COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Nero d'Avola, Petit Verdot, Syrah
PRODUCER
Donnafugata
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Donnafugata's Mille e una Notte 2020 is a distinguished Italian red wine from Sicily DOC. Named after the Arabian Nights tales, it evokes enchantment and storytelling. The wine is a flagship from the Contessa Entellina estate and neighboring territories, showcasing the region's winemaking prestige. Founded in 1983 by the Rallo family, Donnafugata is dedicated to producing elegant and creative wines that reflect Sicily's terroir, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. The 2020 vintage experienced less rainfall than average, with dry summers and notable diurnal temperature shifts, resulting in healthy, well-ripened grapes.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€75
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Mille e una Notte' translates to 'A Thousand and One Nights'.
Fact 02
The label often features imagery inspired by Sicilian history and literature.
Fact 03
It's considered an icon of Sicilian winemaking.
Fact 04
The wine is known for its significant aging potential.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Mille e una Notte 2020 begins with manual harvesting and careful grape selection. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks with a 12-day maceration period at 28-30°C. The wine then undergoes 14 months of aging in new French oak barriques, followed by approximately 2 years of bottle aging. Barriques are chosen for their origin, fine grain, and medium toasting intensity.
