Sicily
One of stars of the Sicilian wine region, there are many facets to this stellar company steeped in the history and traditions of the island but welcoming modern inputs to grape growing, winemaking, branding, range of products and the business of hospitality. Its roots lay in the artisanal and creative excellence of “Made in Italy” and retains the family business ethics of
sustaining a modern authentic and sustainable producer.
The family of Giacomo (dec. 2016), matriarch Gabriella Anco Rallo and their children – José and Antonio carry out their multilateral business with passion and enthusiasm. One of the most striking areas of the business has been the partnership between Gabriella and Stefano Vitale in design of the stunning labels which celebrate the stories of the runaway Queen from the novel “The Leopard”, which the company name and the label designs allude to. A partnership with Dolce & Gabbana lead to the design of two labels – the “Rosa” and the “Tancredi”.
The estate comprises vineyards from five territories including the new fashionable “Etna” region. The company focus on quality goes hand in hand with sustainability comprising excellence in vineyard practises, reduction of the carbon and water footprints, energy saving/ use of clean energy and biodiversity by enhancement of indigenous varieties and finally, gender equality and superb training of the Donnafugata team. A visit to their website is a must ! – www.donnafugata.it/en
2020 Lighea Zibbibo
Gold – Berliner Wein Trophy
2021 Lighea Zibbibo
2019 Vigna di Gabri
2020 Sul Vulcano Bianco
95 Points – Apstein
2018 Dea Vulcano Etna Rosso
90 Points – Decanter
2017 Etna Rosso Contrada Marchesa
2018 Etna Rosso Contrada Marchesa
2017 Tancredi
94 Points – Luca Maroni
93 Points – Falstaff
2017 Mille e una Notte
94 Points – James Suckling
2018 Ben Ryè Passito
99 Points – Luca Maroni
98 Points – Decanter