Donnafugata - Isolano Etna Bianco Dolce & Gabbana 2021

Description

The coordinated image created by Dolce&Gabbana enhances the colors of Sicily both in the graphics of the label and box, and in the chromatic choice of the capsule and the grosgrain ribbon: the typical motifs and geometric shapes of the Sicilian cart, in which red, green, blue and yellow dominate, the background, on which the smoking Etna is outlined. Imposing and solitary in its majestic grandeur, the volcano seems to float between earth and sky, between dream and reality, continuing to enchant with its genuine and authentically Sicilian beauty.

Tasting notes

Isolano features a straw yellow color with golden reflections, at the nose presents a refined bouquet with fragrant citrus scents, notes of broom in bloom and Mediterranean herbs. Isolano is a white of enveloping elegance, offers great persistence and extraordinary volcanic minerality on the palate. Perfect with crustaceans, vegetarian first courses, porcini mushrooms, fish dishes and white meat.

Estate

Donnafugata Winery is one of Italy’s finest wineries and praised by wine critics and wine lovers alike all over the globe. Located in Sicily, Donnafugata has various estates including the historic cellar in Marsala, the beautiful Contessa Entellina country house and vineyards in the western interior of the island, and another winery and estate in the windswept island of Pantelleria off Sicily’s southwest coast. The Rallo family who owns Donnafugata have been in the wine business for over a century and the current generation is extremely dynamic and visionary. The Donnafugata brand was born in the early 1980s by Giacomo and Gabriella Rallo in the family’s historic cellars and today their children José and Antonio play prominent roles in the company.

Vinification

The Carricante harvest, with careful selection of the grapes in the vineyard, began on September 30th and ended on October 10th. Fermentation in stainless steel, at a temperature of 14-16° C. Aging partly in tanks and partly in French oak (second and third passage barriques) for 10 months and more than 12 months in bottle before release.

Italy Sicily Etna