DonnaTà

DonnaTà

Donnatà, a pure Nero d'Avola with the strength of the sunny wines of the Sicily: pure nectar with an unparalleled quality-price ratio.

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SUMMARY

Donnatà: Nero d'Avola, strength and elegance

donnatà, bottiglia At 380 meters above sea level, on land rich in clay, limestone and potassium lies the young and thriving Nero d’Avola vineyards of the Alessandro family. The vines were established in 2000 using an espalier training system; they are thinned out when the very best grapes are mature with a reduced yield which does not exceed 6.5 tonnes per hectare.

After a 12-day maceration period and temperature-controlled malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in steel tanks for 6 months, after which it lies in bottles for 2 months. The result is Donnatà, a pure Nero d’Avola with the strength of the sunny wines of the Mezzogiorno, but the balance and elegance of wines produced at more northern latitudes: pure nectar with an unparalleled quality-price ratio.

The wine is ruby-red with long-lasting hues and an aromatic bouquet of red fruits, such as blackberry and cherry. On the palate, Donnatà is harmonious and ready for indulge in, perfect with roasted meats or the Palermitanan dish of anelletti al forno (oven-cooked, ring-shaped pasta).

Donnatà: Technical specifications

donnatà label Wine type: red - IGT Sicily

Alcohol content: 13.5% proof

Vine type: Nero d’Avola

Annual production: 60,000 bottles

Where produced: Contrada Madranova, in the Camporeale countryside (Province of Palermo)

Soil type: hilly, clayish and sandy

Altitude: 380 m asl

Age of vines: 2000

Training system: Spurred cordon espalier

No. of vines/hectare: 4,200

Yield/hectare: 6.5 tonnes

Harvesting: by hand from the 10th day in September onwards, bunches of grapes are selected and gently placed in baskets

Maceration: about 12 days at a controlled temperature

Malolactic fermentation: Yes

Aging in steel tanks: 6 months

Aging in bottles: 2 months at a constant temperature (18ºC)

Serving temperature: 16ºC

Suggested wine glass: Medium brandy balloon-type, medium height and size

Donnatà: Description

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Colour: dark ruby red; with lively and bright hues

On the nose: Donnatà is an aromatic and distinct wine, where fragrant and wholesome notes of blackberry, cherry, Mediterranean shrubs, nutmeg and chocolate vie with each other

On the palate: intense, lively and with character; Donnatá is soft yet pulsating and extremely pleasant to drink. Harmonious, silky and with enduring determination

The finish: indisputably, the most important Sicilian red grape wine, Donnatà has a striking and complex personality, which generously expresses its origins by being particularly well-balanced and pleasurable to drink

Best with: for distinct occasions, with roast meat and sauces. Divine with the Palermitanan anelletti al forno (oven-cooked, ring-shaped pasta) and perfect with filet of boletus mushrooms and red-finned tuna. Excellent with medium to mature, pungent cheeses.