Sicilia "Damarino" DOC Donnafugata
| Sommelier score | 88/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | Donnafugata |
| Denomination | Sicilia Doc |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grapes | Ansonica e altri vitigni autoctoni |
| Alcohol content | 11,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Winery headquarter | Donnafugata Cantine Storiche - Marsala (TP) - Via Sebastiano Lipari, 18 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Sea bass, Grilled Fish, Oysters, Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Crustaceans, Spaghetti with clams, Fresh cheese, Tartare-fish carpaccio |
| Region | Sicily (Italy) |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Bianco Sicilia Doc |
The white wine Damarino of the winery Donnafugata, is a wine that boasts the DOC certification. The overall blend has the vinification of Ansonica present in a prevalent form, blended with other autochthonous vines of the East Sicilian area. The grapes are reared using the espalier control method and the pruning is in spurred cordon. The average planting density is about 5.000 vines per hectare and the production reaches about 85 quintals per hectare. The medium-textured soil is mainly clay. The grapes for the vinification are subjected to soft crushing. The must then ferments at controlled temperature. Then the wine is put on the market after at least 2 months of aging in bottle.
Characteristics of Damarino DOC
The white wine Damarino DOC Sicilia is a delicate wine, rich in floral and fruity aromas, dry to the taste and of moderate alcohol content. Of great amiability.
Suggested pairings tasting this Sicilian white wine
The ideal pairings for the Damarino DOC Sicilia of the winery Donnafugata, thanks to its wide adaptability is suitable to accompany appetizers, hot or cold, first courses of seafood cuisine. Perfect on boiled and marinated fish. The recipes of the local tradition can be perfectly matched with two: the garganelli with fillets of trout and short pasta, with garlic, parsley and pepper. It should be served in medium-sized glasses without flaring, allowing the concentration of aromas to the nose. It can be opened at the moment, just before the service and is excellent at the temperature of 9-11°C.
