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Denomination: Sicilia DOC Rosato.
Grapes: ROSA is the fruit of an original blend of two red grape varieties, among the most representative of Sicilian viticulture:
Nerello Mascalese and Nocera.

Nerello Mascalese which is grown on volcanic soils, expresses minerality and a refined floral component. It lends itself very well to the production of rosé wines.

Nocera is an ancient almost forgotten variety with a prestigious past. After years of experimentation Donnafugata planted it in its hillside vineyards. Here Nocera reaches an ideal sugar maturation with a high level of acidity; it gives birth to a wine with a captivating fruity bouquet.

The vintage and the grape harvest: in the Contessa Entellina estate, in the heart of western Sicily, the 2021 vintage was characterized by
a precipitation concentration in winter meanwhile spring was dry; thanks to the careful management of the vineyard Nocera reached
proper maturity and was harvested on 15th of August.

The climatic trend was regular also for the vineyards of Mt. Etna that are located between Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia at 700-750m
a.s.l; excellent quality of Nerello Mascalese grapes that were harvested between 16th and 9th October.

Vinification and ageing: upon arrival in the cellars, the clusters were transferred to a vibrating table for manual sorting; only the perfectly intact grapes were destemmed and delicately crushed; the cold maceration of the grapes in the must lasted 6-12 hours permitting to obtain the best extraction from the skins of all the aromatic precursors as well as the colour that distinguishes this rosé. Once fermentation was completed, the Nerello Mascalese and Nocera were finally blended, followed by two months of ageing in vats and at least 3 months of ageing in the bottle before release.

Analytical data: alcohol 12.34 % vol. – total acidity 5.8 g/l. – pH 3.20.

Tasting notes: bright pale pink in colour, it has an elegant bouquet of jasmine and rose petals, with delicate fruity notes of peach and white-fleshed fruits. Of pleasant fragrance, minerality and finesse, it surprises with remarkable persistence.

Food & wine: perfect for aperitifs, raw fish, vegetarian dishes, and delicate meats. Excellent at 10-12° C.

A dialogue with creativity: Dolce&Gabbana, fascinated by this unmistakable colour, strongly desired the production of a rosé, and the name Rosa was chosen to emphasize its unique personality. And just as Donnafugata has created a new blend of two Sicilian grape varieties, so Dolce&Gabbana’s creativity has taken up the challenge of telling the story of this prestigious wine, overseeing its coordinated image: the immediately recognizable graphics of the materials draw inspiration from the iconic Sicilian cart, which represents the island’s craftsmanship, culture, and tradition the world over.

First vintage: 2019