Metodo Classico Millesimato Sicilia DOC 2021 brut

Donnafugata | Cantina Contessa Entellina | Sicily
Donnafugata S.r.l. Soc. Agr. | Via San Lipari 18 | IT 91025 Marsala

19111221 · 0,75 l · 41,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Sicilian Metodo Classico, which approaches the style of the great sparkling wines of Europe – and yet never denies its Mediterranean identity - that was the plan. Donnafugata's Millesimato is made from Pinot Nero and Chardonnay, which grow at an altitude of around 470 metres in the hills of Contessa Entellina. Calcareous, well-aerated soils and strong day-night fluctuations ensure aromatic depth, freshness and ripening potential. The grapes are harvested early and selectively in order to preserve the necessary acidity structure. After gentle pressing, the first fermentation takes place in steel tanks, followed by the second in the bottle for 36 months on the lees – a phase that gives it complexity, density and structure.

Elegant, pale straw yellow with a fine, persistent perlage. Precise aromas of lemon blossom, green apple, almond, delicate brioche and white peach on the nose, underpinned by a hint of minerality. Straightforward, dry and very clearly structured on the palate. The acidity is trenchant but never sharp, the mousse is fine and persistent. The finish is characterised by salty nuances, yeast, freshness and the promise of elegance with a Mediterranean accent. This Millesimato shows that Sicily can shine not only with sunshine and vigour, but also with precision and finesse. A stylish accompaniment to seafood, creamy risotto, tempura or as a festive aperitif with distinction. Not a me-too sparkling wine, but a confident representative of its origin – and proof of how high the bar is set for Sicilian Metodo Classico today. SUPERIORE.DE