A perfect wine for aperitif, combined with raw fish, vegetarian dishes and delicate meats. Excellent at 10-12 ° C.

South-western Sicily production area, hold of countess Entellina and neighboring territories.

Pink grapes is the result of an original blend of two black berry vines, among the most representative of Sicilian viticulture, the Mascalese Nerello and the Nocera. The Mascalese Nerello cultivated on volcanic soils manages to express minerality and a refined floral component, and lends itself very well for the production of rosé wines. The Nocera is an ancient variety, almost forgotten, by the prestigious past. After years of experimentation Donnafugata has implanted it in its hill vineyards; Here the Nocera reaches an ideal sugary maturation with a high level of acidity, and gives life to a wine with an accommodating fruity bouquet.

Land and climate altitude of 200 to 400 m a.s.l.; hilly orography; Franco-clayey soils with sub-alkaline reaction (pH from 7.5 to 7.9) rich in nutrients (potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc) and total limestone from 20 to 35%). Mild winters; Dry summers and ventilated with strong thermal excursions between day and night. Vineyard with counter -pump breeding with spinged cordon pruning, leaving from 6 to 10 gems for each plant. Plant density from 4,500 to 6,000 plants per hectare and made 75-85 quintals per hectare.

Any and harvest in the estate of Donnafugata to Countless Entellina, in the heart of western Sicily, the 2022 vintage was characterized by good rainfall that concentrated in autumn and spring. Thanks to the accurate agronomic management, the vegetable cycle took place regularly; The Nocera grapes were harvested around mid -September, perfectly healthy and mature. In the vineyards of Donnafugata on Etna- between Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia at 700- 750 m. On the sea level - the climatic trend of the vintage has been overall favorable; Excellent quality of Nerello Mascalese grapes which were harvested in the second half of September.

Vinification and refinement of their arrival in the cellar, the bunches were released on a vibrant table for the manual sorting; Only the perfectly intact grapes have been thinned and gently pressing; The cold maceration of the grapes in the must lasted 6-12 hours and allowed the best extraction of the aromatic precursors as well as the color that distinguishes this rosé. After the fermentations at controlled temperature, the final blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nocera was made; The aging is followed for 2 months in the tank and at least 3 months in the bottle before the market will be released.

Tasting notes with a bright soft pink color, it has a large floral bouquet of jasmine and rose petals, with delicate fruity notes of white pulp fishing and bergamot. Of very pleasant fragrance and minerality, it is distinguished by finesse and persistence.

Longevity to be enjoyed over 2-3 years.

Dialogue with creativity the production of a rosé wine was strongly desired by Dolce & Gabbana, fascinated by this unmistakable color, and the pink name was chosen precisely to emphasize its unique personality. And as Donnafugata gave birth to an unpublished blend of two Sicilian vines, so the creativity of Dolce & Gabbana collected the challenge of telling this valuable wine, taking care of the coordinated image: the immediately recognizable graphics of the materials draws inspiration from the iconic Sicilian cart which represents the craftsmanship, culture and tradition of the island all over the world.

At the perfect table for aperitif, raw fish, vegetarian dishes and delicate meats. Excellent at 10-12 ° C.

Analytical data alcohol 12.73% vol, total acidity 5.7 g/l, pH 3.31.

First vintage 2019.