2021 Etna Rosso Sul Vulcano Donnafugata
Donnafugata

2021 Etna Rosso Sul Vulcano

Etna Rosso DOC | Sicily | Italy
£210.00
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Tasting notes:

Sourced from the volcanic soils of Mount Etna at 7oo metres high. Aged for 12 months in a mix of stainless steel tanks and French oak and a further 6 months in bottle. Aromas of raspberry, cherry and mint on the nose with hints of white pepper. Medium-bodied, the palate is fresh with silky tannins and a persistent finish.

Producer description:

Donnafugata, meaning ‘fleeing woman’, belongs to the Rallo family who has been making wine in Sicily since 1851. During the 1980s, they started championing the potential of the island’s native varieties while experimenting with international ones. They now own four estates located on the hills east of Marsala, Vittoria, Pantelleria and the slopes of Etna. Their masterpiece is ‘Ben Ryé’, a Zibibbo Passito from the island of Pantelleria. In 2017, they started a collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana aiming to create a series of special wines, combining Donnafugata’s expertise with Dolce & Gabbana’s distinctive style.

Style:
Still Red
Vintage:
2021
Dryness:
Dry
ABV:
14
Size:
75cl
Delivery:
2 weeks
Available:
3

Critic Scores

Decanter | 91

Sul Vulcano Etna Bianco is a lightly oaked blend of mostly Carricante with a small dollop of other native varieties, such as Minnella, from the north slope of Etna. Aged for 10 months in a mixture of stainless steel tanks and used French oak, it opens with a peachy, pineapple and floral attack followed by a saline, sapid mid-palate. Fresh and citrussy, it finishes with some more stone fruit and floral notes alongside some tangerine peel. Delicious.

James Suckling | 91

This has aromas of red apples, dried flowers, clay and waxed lemons. Juicy, bright and flavorful, with tangy acidity and lovely floral hints before a stony, steely finish. Drink now.