VILLAGE:
Italy

REGION:
Sicily

NAME:
DOC Sicily

GUY:
Sicilian red wine

VINES:
Nero d'Avola and small percentages of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and other grapes.

VINTAGE:
2019

FORMAT:
750ml

ALCOHOL CONTENT:
13.80% Vol.

I WAIT:
Ruby red color with violet reflections.

BOUQUET:
Fruity bouquet with hints of red fruit (cherry and plum) and spices (black pepper) combined with a light balsamic note of mint.

TASTE:
In the mouth it shows a good structure with soft tannins and a pleasant freshness. A pleasant red, versatile in combinations, perfect for every day.

SERVICE TEMPERATURE:
Between 16° and 18°C

FOOD PAIRINGS:
To be combined with lasagna, chicken cacciatore, BBQ and seared tuna.

AWARDS:
• James Suckling 91/100
• Luca Maroni 92/100

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
"La Bella Sedara" from the Sicilian winery Donnafugata is an intense and fruity red with a typical Mediterranean profile. It comes from a blend of Nero d'Avola, to which small percentages of other red berried grapes grown in the lands of south-western Sicily are added. The choice of a very delicate vinification and an aging only in steel, allow to preserve the fragrant varietal nature of the grapes. It is an immediate wine, with a fresh and flowing drink, which is appreciated at the table for its extreme ductility in combinations.
The "La Bella Sedara" wine is produced by the Donnafugata winery with the desire to create a red with a convivial and everyday face, medium-bodied and very pleasant on the palate. It is a label that expresses very well the great vocation of the Contessa Entellina territory, also for the cultivation of different varieties of red berried grapes. In fact, the wine comes from a balanced blend of Nero d'Avola, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and other local grapes. The Contessa Entellina estate is a Donnafugata property which extends over an area of ​​238 hectares, in a marvelous hilly area at altitudes between 200 and 600 meters above sea level. The windy climate, with strong temperature variations and clayey soils, constitute an ideal habitat for the cultivation of vines. The manual harvest of Nero d'Avola and the other red berried varieties generally takes place between the end of August and the beginning of September. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats, with maceration on the skins for about 10 days. The wine ages in steel tanks for 8 months and finishes with 5 months in the bottle.
Donnafugata's "La Bella Sedàra" red is inspired by the character of the charming Angelica Sedàra from the film "The Leopard" by Luchino Visconti, played by a beautiful Claudia Cardinale. The color is brilliant ruby ​​red. On the nose it expresses fragrant aromas of small berries, spicy nuances and hints of wild herbs from the Mediterranean scrub. The sip is harmonious and balanced, with crunchy and juicy fruit, subtle tannins and a pleasant final freshness.

CARTONED:
NO

SHIPPING TO GREAT BRITAIN AND EU COUNTRIES:

They are made with FEDEX or DHL express courier and are normally delivered throughout Europe in about 5-7 days from the date of the order. Transport costs are calculated automatically and are proportionally lower as the number of bottles purchased increases.

SHIPPING TO ITALY:

• STANDARD SHIPMENTS are delivered in about 3-5 days from the date of the order. About 5-7 days for remote areas and islands.
• EXPRESS SHIPMENTS are delivered in about 2-3 days from the date of the order. About 5-7 days for remote areas and islands.

Transport costs are calculated automatically and are proportionally lower as the number of bottles purchased increases. Transport costs are free throughout Italy for orders over € 120.00