Donnafugata : Isolano Dolce&Gabbana Limited Edition 2020

The roundness and elegance of a Sicilian wine from the Donnafugata estate

The estate

Founded in 1983, the name of the Donnafugata estate, "fleeing woman" in Italian, recalls the exile of Queen Maria Carolina of Naples at the home of a local prince, as Napoleon seized the city.
Giacomo Rallo, the founder of this estate in north-west Sicily, is the fourth generation of the family which, since 1851, has produced wine renowned for its great quality.
Spread across five different sites, the Donnafugata estate takes its individuality from its many various terroirs, which confer into each wine a unique style reflecting the richness of the Sicilian soil.

The vineyard

The Isolano Dolce&Gabbana Limited Edition 2020 from Domaine Donnafugata is a Sicilian wine stemming from vines planted on the north face of Etna, between Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia, at an altitude varying between 700 and 750 metres. This northern part of the volcano is characterised by lower rainfall than the other sides of Etna. The summers are cool, with big variations in day and night temperatures. The volcanic soils are sandy and rich in minerals. The vines are grown in the traditional method of "albero," or gobelet/bush training, positioned vertically on terraces enclosed by dry walls of lava stone.   

The wine

Isolano Dolce&Gabbana Limited Edition 2020 from Domaine Donnafugata in the Etna Bianco appellation is the fruit of the encounter between two iconic brands and global ambassadors of Sicilian culture and the excellence of "Made in Italy" thanks to their shared passion for their homeland. Dolce&Gabbana reclaims the colours of Sicily in the artwork of the label and the case. The designs are inspired by geometric shapes of a traditional Sicilian cart, in traditional red, green, blue and yellow. At the back there appears a smoking Etna.

The vintage

The 2020 vintage was characterised by normal weather conditions: a cold winter, a mild spring and a summer with plenty of heat.

Winemaking and ageing

Fermentation in stainless steel at a temperature between 14-16°C. Ageing in parts in vats over 9 months and a further 12 months in the bottle before being put on the market.

Blend

Carricante
Other indigenous grape varieties

Characteristics and tasting tips for Isolano Dolce&Gabbana Limited Edition 2020 from Donnafugata

Tasting

Colour
The colour is straw yellow with golden highlights.

Nose
The nose presents a refined bouquet with citrus notes, especially lemon zest, broom and mediterranean herbs.

Palate
The palate, elegant and encompassing, has a great longevity and gives an extraordinary volcanic minerality.

Storage

Isolano Dolce&Gabbana Limited Edition 2020 from Donnafugata can be laid down until about 2030 to release all its aromatic richness.

To serve

For the best tasting, serve between 10-12°C.

Food and wine pairing

This Sicilian wine goes marvellously with shellfish, vegetarian starter dishes, cep mushrooms, fish dishes and white meats.