Nose
Anthìlia 2015 has a fresh and fragrant bouquet with fruity notes of apples, white-fleshed peaches and citrus peel, and hints of Mediterranean scrub.
Palate
On the palate we find the evident fruity note again, refreshed by agreeable sapidity. It finishes with good persistence.
Growing Conditions
In the heart of western Sicily – among the hills of Contessa Entellina, between 200 and 500 metres above sea level – are the vineyards from which Donnafugata originated. The climate is Mediterranean, with concentrated rainfall in autumn and winter, dry and windy summers, characterized by sharp differences in temperature between day and night.
Harvest
The harvest, from August to September, follows the ripening periods of the different varieties.
8.0 - 9.0 t (3.2 - 3.6 t/acres)
Winemaking
Fermentation: in stainless steel, at a temperature of 14-16°C (57-61° F).
Lucido (Catarratto), the predominant variety; the blend is complemented by other autochthonous and international varieties
Aging
2 months in vats 2 months in bottle
Appearance
Brilliant straw yellow.
Food Pairing
Perfect when paired with tomato and basil bruschetta, seafood pasta, blue fish. Try also with cesar salad.