Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2020 / 750ml | EUR 64.00≈ $73.44 · £54.88 | www.donnafugata.it ↗ |
Latest Technical Specifications · 2020
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese
Classification Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Marchesa
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Sandy volcanic-origin soils, Fertile and mineral-rich
Elevation 700.0 meters
Orientation Northern Slope Of Etna, In A Natural Amphitheater Surrounded By Ancient Bare Lava Flows
Harvest Dates 6–11 October 2020
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Oak Types French oak; second- and third-use
Barrel Size Barrique
Production Details Careful vineyard selection and manual harvest into crates, followed by vibrating-table cluster selection and berry selection with a destemmer capable of rejecting green and overripe berries.
Tasting Notes Light ruby red; redcurrant, cherry, balsamic notes, rosemary, thyme, clove, and undergrowth; balanced freshness with a fine tannic texture
Food Pairing Risotto, meat, game, legume soups, or delicately spiced vegetables; serve in large glasses at 18°C
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese
Classification Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Marchesa
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Sandy volcanic-origin soils, Fertile and mineral-rich
Elevation 700.0 meters
Orientation Northern Slope Of Etna, In A Natural Amphitheater Surrounded By Ancient Bare Lava Flows
Harvest Dates 6–11 October 2020
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Oak Types French oak; second- and third-use
Barrel Size Barrique
Production Details Careful vineyard selection and manual harvest into crates, followed by vibrating-table cluster selection and berry selection with a destemmer capable of rejecting green and overripe berries.
Tasting Notes Light ruby red; redcurrant, cherry, balsamic notes, rosemary, thyme, clove, and undergrowth; balanced freshness with a fine tannic texture
Food Pairing Risotto, meat, game, legume soups, or delicately spiced vegetables; serve in large glasses at 18°C
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.78%
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese
Classification Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Marchesa
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Deep, Mineral-rich volcanic lava soil with a sandy texture, Subacid-to-neutral ph, And good organic content
Orientation Northern Slope Of Etna; The Site Is Sunny And Ventilated And Lies In A Natural Amphitheater Surrounded By Ancient Bare Lava Flows
Harvest Dates 19 and 21 October 2019
Vine Age Part of the vineyard is trained as Etna bush vines exceeding 80 years old; the remainder is cordon-trained espalier
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Oak Types French oak; second- and third-use
Barrel Size Barrique
Production Details Approximately 2-hectare vineyard; average planting density about 5,000 vines/ha; production yield about 50 quintals/ha. Grapes were selected in the vineyard and hand-harvested into crates, followed by vibrating-table cluster selection and optical/mechanical berry selection with a destemmer that rejected green and overripe berries.
Tasting Notes Light ruby red; raspberry, cherry, balsamic notes, rosemary, thyme, cinnamon, and undergrowth; balanced freshness and structure with fine tannins
Food Pairing Risotto, meat, game, legume soups, or delicately spiced vegetables; serve in large glasses at 18°C