'Mille e una Notte - Special Edition' Donnafugata 2021

Mille e una Notte by Donnafugata is a captivating and enchanting expression of one of Italy's most important wineries. Described by the winery itself as the "flagship red", it has distinguished itself in the Sicilian wine scene, thanks to its consistent quality level that has contributed not only to numerous accolades but also to the enhancement of a land extremely suited for wine production.

The Mille e una Notte wine was born from the dream of Giacomo and Gabriella, founders of Donnafugata, to create a great Sicilian red, with the collaboration of Giacomo Tachis, a renowned oenologist and creator of Italian icons such as Sassicaia, Solaia, and Tignanello. The idea is to enhance the quintessential Sicilian native grape, Nero d'Avola, and blend it with international varieties such as Petit Verdot and Syrah, which enrich the wine with spicy and elegant nuances. The production follows traditional processes from low yields per hectare to manual harvesting, which involves careful selection of the best clusters. After the fermentation, it ages in new French oak barriques for 13-14 months.

The red Mille e una Notte presents itself in the glass with an impenetrable ruby color. From the very first sniff, it reveals all its richness that ranges from extremely territorial hints, such as plum and carob, to balsamic and spicy notes. On the palate, it impresses with its caressing texture, a blend of softness and fine tannins. Very long persistence, which recalls structured foods such as rack of lamb, first courses with meat sauces, and even fish stews. An icon of class and elegance, Mille e una Notte is the perfect companion for special evenings.