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The largest Mediterranean island, separated from the Italian peninsula by the very narrow Messina strait, Sicily is probably among the richest regions in history, art and cultural heritage, a mosaic of colours and contrasts.
\nAccording to legend, it was Dionysus (Bacchus) who brought pleasure to mankind, and wine to Sicily.
\nIn the past, Sicily was famous for its Marsala and cheap bulk wines. Over the last 30 years, however, Sicily’s wine culture has changed dramatically and is now considered as one of the best regions.
\nThe Sicilian has the largest vineyard in all of Italy. It is three times the size of the vineyard in New Zealand, larger than vineyard in South Africa and equivalent to the vineyard in Germany.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”6623″ img_size=”400×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Donnafugata was established in 1983 by Giacomo Rallo, the fourth generation of a family with 160 years of experience in quality wine. Today the fifth generation – Jos\u00e9 and Antonio \u2013 leads the winery.
\nDonnafugata has vineyards in Contessa Entellina, in the heart of western Sicily (283 hectares) and on Pantelleria island, between Sicily and Africa (68 hectares)
\nWith the 2016 harvest, Donnafugata realized a dream: produce, in eastern Sicily, wines under the prestigious Etna, Cerasuolo and Frappato di Vittoria denominations, counting respectively on 18 hectares of vineyards and 36 hectares.
\nThe name Donnafugata (lady in flight), is taken from the novel Il Gattopardo and refers to the story of a queen who found refuge where the company’s vineyards are located today. An adventure that also inspired the corporate logo.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Evident notes of red fruits – cherry and plum – combined with delicate tertiary scents of sweet tobacco, chocolate and black pepper. A red that amazes with its pleasantness and elegance.<\/p>\n
Grape:<\/strong> Cabernet Sauvignon, Nero d\u2019Avola<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Warning:<\/strong>\u00a0Damaged labels<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6655,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n