Terre Siciliane IGT Tancredi 2020 Donnafugata

An ambassador wine of two Made in Italy excellences, united by an unconditional love for Sicily, a passion for work and attention to detail.

Tancredi Dolce&Gabbana and Donnafugata was born in the vineyards located on the Contessa Entellina estate, in the heart of south-western Sicily. The name Tancredi evokes one of the protagonists of The Leopard, an inexhaustible source of inspiration also for Dolce&Gabbana; in the novel and in the film of the same name, Tancredi is the favorite nephew of the prince of Salina, precisely because of his charm and his ability to adapt to changes.

It is mainly produced with Cabernet Sauvignon and Nero d'Avola grapes, harvested and selected only by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, with maceration on the skins, at a controlled temperature of 28-30°C for 14 days. Subsequently the wine ages in oak barrels for about 12 months and for another 24 months in the bottle, before being placed on the market.

It is characterized by an intense red colour. The wine has an intense and pleasant bouquet of berries and plums, combined with balsamic hints of sweet tobacco and licorice. On the palate it is complex and elegant, with noble tannins and well balanced by a pleasant fragrance.

Perfect to accompany red meats and roasts, it is ideal in combination with game and braised meats, but also with tuna and fatty fish.