Donnafugata : Tancredi Dolce&Gabbana Limited Edition 2018

The elegance and aromatic brilliance of a fine and limited edition Sicilian red wine

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 wine

First produced in 1990, this Tancredi by the Donnafugata estate is produced in the Terre Siciliane IGT appellation, from the finest grapes grown in the Contessa Entellina vineyards, on hills in southwestern Sicily comprising predominantly clay soils.
Tancredi Dolce&Gabbana Limited Edition 2018 by Donnafugata marks the collaboration between two iconic brands and global ambassadors, showcasing Sicilian culture and the excellence of Made in Italy.
These two institutions, which embody elegance, craftsmanship and creativity, have brilliantly reinterpreted this estate’s historic vintage. To mark this collaboration, the wine is adorned with an exclusive label designed by Dolce&Gabbana, whose design pays tribute to both the Italian baroque and aristocratic tradition and to the revolutionary values that emerged in Sicily following the unification of the country.

The vintage

The year 2018 was marked by significant rainfall, mostly during the spring and summer months. Despite the heavy humidity, the agronomic practices put in place enabled the estate to preserve the vineyard’s state of health, thus harvesting perfectly ripe grapes.

The vinification and ageing

Hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard, the grapes are transported to the vat house in crates, in order to respect the integrity of the grapes. Fermentation is carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by a 14-day skin contact maceration. This Sicilian wine is aged in new French oak barrels or several fill barrels for 12 months, followed by 2 years of additional ageing in bottles before being put on the market.

The blend

Cabernet Sauvignon
Nero d'Avola
Tannat

Tancredi Dolce&Gabbana Limited Edition 2018 by Donnafugata: Characteristics and tasting tips

Tasting

Colour
The colour is an intense ruby red.

Nose
The nose combines fruity (plum, blueberry) and spicy (liquorice, sweet tobacco) fragrances.

Palate
Generous and enveloping, the palate entices with its perfectly blended tannins leading to a lasting and elegant finish.

Food and wine pairing

This fine Sicilian wine will perfectly complement red meat, game, tuna or oily fish.

Service

For an optimal tasting experience, serve at 18°C.

Storage

The Tancredi Dolce&Gabbana Limited Edition 2018 by Donnafugata can be laid down until around 2038 to express its full aromatic richness.