Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | EUR 64.50≈ $74.01 · £55.30 | www.donnafugata.it ↗ |
Latest Technical Specifications · 2021
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese
Classification Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Montelaguardia
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Sandy-textured volcanic lava soil originating from the eruptions of 1614–1624
Orientation Northern Slope Of Mount Etna, Contrada Montelaguardia, Municipality Of Randazzo
Harvest Dates 9–15 October 2021
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Pressing Method Grapes Manually Harvested Into Crates; Bunches Sorted On A Vibrating Table And Berries Selected With A Next-Generation Destemmer To Exclude Green And Overripe Fruit
Barrel Size Barrique
Production Details Etna alberello and vertical-shoot-positioned vineyards with spurred-cordon pruning; sloping parcels are cultivated on terraces retained by dry lava-stone walls.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; broad, deep bouquet of forest berries, blackberries, blueberries, spices, cocoa beans, tobacco, and forest floor; structured tannins and persistent finish
Food Pairing Legumes, mushrooms, flavorful meats, turkey, barbecue ribs, Peking duck, and beef or pork stews; serve at 18°C
Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese
Classification Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Montelaguardia
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Sandy-textured volcanic lava soil originating from the eruptions of 1614–1624
Orientation Northern Slope Of Mount Etna, Contrada Montelaguardia, Municipality Of Randazzo
Harvest Dates 9–15 October 2021
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Pressing Method Grapes Manually Harvested Into Crates; Bunches Sorted On A Vibrating Table And Berries Selected With A Next-Generation Destemmer To Exclude Green And Overripe Fruit
Barrel Size Barrique
Production Details Etna alberello and vertical-shoot-positioned vineyards with spurred-cordon pruning; sloping parcels are cultivated on terraces retained by dry lava-stone walls.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; broad, deep bouquet of forest berries, blackberries, blueberries, spices, cocoa beans, tobacco, and forest floor; structured tannins and persistent finish
Food Pairing Legumes, mushrooms, flavorful meats, turkey, barbecue ribs, Peking duck, and beef or pork stews; serve at 18°C