Donnafugata
Contessa Entellina Chardonnay La Fuga 2024
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged in tank on fine lees for five months and then at least four months in bottle before being released for sale |
- Origin: 100% Chardonnay from Contessa Entellina, Sicily
- Aromatic character: notes of pineapple, mango, white peach, citron, white flowers and thyme
- Appearance and taste: bright straw yellow colour; fresh, savoury flavour with a mineral finish
- Vinification: in steel at 15–16°C, 5 months on the lees and 3 in the bottle
- Pairings: risottos, shellfish and white meats; serve at 10–12°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
La Fuga by Donnafugata is a still white wine made from Chardonnay grapes, offering an authentic Mediterranean interpretation. Linked to the territory of Contessa Entellina, this wine displays a clear aromatic profile, where tropical fruit, white peach, citrus fruits and delicate floral notes emerge. On the palate, the Chardonnay is smooth, supported by a pleasant acidic streak that accompanies a persistent mineral finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown on the Contessa Entellina Estate, in south-western Sicily. The vineyards stretch across hills between two hundred and three hundred metres above sea level, rooted in loam-clay soils rich in limestone. The local climate alternates mild winters with dry, breezy summers. The strong temperature variations between day and night are crucial during ripening, as they ensure the preservation of aromas and give the wine its typical savoury character.
How it is produced
To protect the fragrance of the grapes, harvesting takes place at night or at first light. The must then undergoes fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperatures, preserving its aromatic integrity. The subsequent ageing on fine lees for five months enriches the structure of the wine. Finally, the wine completes its journey with a rest in the bottle for at least three months, thus achieving a harmonious and elegant balance of flavour.
History and Curiosities
Born in 1994 at the Contessa Entellina Estate, La Fuga embodies Gabriella Anca Rallo's desire to escape into nature. This pure Chardonnay stands out for its innovative night-time harvest at the beginning of August, a sustainable practice that preserves the exceptional fragrance of the grapes. The artist's label by Stefano Vitale celebrates Sicilian vibrancy, blending sun, sea, and sinuous rows of vines. Awarded 94 points by Luca Maroni and 90 by James Suckling, the wine offers an authentic Mediterranean expression, perfect for enhancing the most convivial moments.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1983
- Oenologist: Antonio Rallo, Antonino Santoro e Pietro Russo con la consulenza di Stefano Valla
- Bottles produced: 3.650.000
- Hectares: 488
Giacomo Rallo, is the fourth generation of a family with over 170 years of experience in producing quality wine. In 1983 he founded Donnafugata together with his wife Gabriella, considered a pioneer of feminine viticulture. Today the company is led by their children Antonio and José together with a team of people committed to excellence and to the very best representation of Made in Italy.
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| Name | Donnafugata Contessa Entellina Chardonnay La Fuga 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Donnafugata |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 1994 at the Contessa Entellina Estate, La Fuga embodies Gabriella Anca Rallo's desire to escape into nature. This pure Chardonnay stands out for its innovative night-time harvest at the beginning of August, a sustainable practice that preserves the exceptional fragrance of the grapes. The artist's label by Stefano Vitale celebrates Sicilian vibrancy, blending sun, sea, and sinuous rows of vines. Awarded 94 points by Luca Maroni and 90 by James Suckling, the wine offers an authentic Mediterranean expression, perfect for enhancing the most convivial moments. |
| Origin | Contessa Entellina Estate and neighbouring territories, south-western Sicily |
| Climate | Mild winters, dry and breezy summers with strong temperature variations between day and night. |
| Soil composition | Clay loam soils |
| Plants per hectare | 4,500–6,000 plants/ha |
| Yield per hectare | 70–80 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | August (first ten days) |
| Fermentation temperature | 15–16°C |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel at 15–16°C; maturation in tank on fine lees for five months; at least three months in bottle before release |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel at 15–16°C; maturation in tank on fine lees for five months; at least three months in bottle before release. |
| Aging | Aged in tank on fine lees for five months and then at least four months in bottle before being released for sale |
| Total acidity | 5.6 gr/L |
| PH | 3.23 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |