La Bella Sedara' Donnafugata 2024
"La Bella Sedara" by Donnafugata is a daily and very versatile wine made from Nero d'Avola grapes and other small percentages of red grapes from the territory of southwestern Sicily. The aromatic profile is composed of notes of fragrant and juicy berries and spicy hints of black pepper. On the palate, it entertains and fascinates thanks to a vibrant freshness and a lively sapidity, making this red the perfect companion for everyday dining
"La Bella Sedara" from the Sicilian winery Donnafugata is an intense and fruity red wine with a typical Mediterranean profile. It is made from a blend of Nero d’Avola, to which small percentages of other red grape varieties grown in the lands of southwestern Sicily are added. The choice of a very delicate vinification and aging only in steel allows for the preservation of the fragrant varietal nature of the grapes. It is an immediate wine, with a fresh and smooth drinkability, that is appreciated at the table for its extreme versatility in pairings.
The wine "La Bella Sedara" is produced by the winery Donnafugata with the desire to create a red wine with a convivial and everyday face, medium-bodied and of great pleasantness on the palate. It is a label that very well expresses the great vocation of the territory of the Tenuta Contessa Entellina, also for the cultivation of different varieties of red grapes. The wine is, in fact, born from a balanced blend of Nero d’Avola, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and other local grapes. The Tenuta Contessa Entellina is a property of Donnafugata that extends over an area of 238 hectares, in a wonderful hilly territory with altitudes ranging from 200 to 600 meters above sea level. The ventilated climate, with strong temperature excursions and clayey-sandy soils, constitutes an ideal habitat for vine cultivation. The manual harvest of Nero d’Avola and other red grape varieties generally takes place between the end of August and the beginning of September. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, with maceration on the skins for about 10 days. The wine matures in steel tanks for 8 months and completes aging with 5 months in bottle.
The red wine "La Bella Sedàra" from Donnafugata is inspired by the character of the charming Angelica Sedàra from the film “The Leopard” by Luchino Visconti, portrayed by the beautiful Claudia Cardinale. The color is bright ruby red. On the nose, it expresses fragrant aromas of small berries, spicy nuances, and memories of wild herbs from the Mediterranean scrub. The sip is harmonious and balanced, with a crunchy and juicy fruit, subtle tannins, and a pleasant final freshness.