Type of soil: hilly, with clay loam and medium presence of skeleton
Altitude: 340 metres above sea level
Year of planting: 2016
Production area: Contrada Mandranova
Training system: espalier with spurred cordon pruning
Planting density: 5,400 per hectare
Yield per hectare: 80 quintals
Harvest period: mid-September with manual picking and sorting of bunches

Vinification: the grapes are fermented and macerated in steel tanks for 12 days at controlled temperature (23-26 °C); a malolactic conversion is then carried out with indigenous lactic bacteria
Maturation: 8 months in steel tanks, with a small fraction of the overall volume in French oak tonneau for the same duration
Aging in bottle: at least 10 months at steady temperature (18 °C)

Colour: deep ruby with lively and bright reflections
Aroma: characterized by a complex aromatic profile in which notes of plum, blackberry and cherry alternate with scents of Mediterranean scrub, enriched with a gentle spiciness and herbaceous hints
Taste: intense and vibrant, with well-balanced tannins and a subtle savoury finish. A refreshing but strong mouthfeel provides it with a remarkable and pleasant drinkability

Pairings: ideal with Palermitan-style oven baked “anelletti” pasta or with a juicy sliced tuna steak
Service temperature: 16 °C

Donnatà Nero d’Avola 2022

• Bollino Rosso - The Wine Hunter Award 2024 Merano Wine Festival

Donnatà Nero d’Avola 2021

• 92 Points - James Suckling

Donnatà Nero d’Avola 2020

• 91 Points - Falstaff Sizilien Trophy
• 90 Points - Vinous
• 89 Points - Wine Enthusiast
• Guter Wein - Merum

Donnatà Nero d’Avola 2019

• Premio Qualità/Prezzo - Berebene 2021, Gambero Rosso
• 91 Points – Falstaff Sicilia Trophy
• Bollino Rosso - The Wine Hunter Award 2021 Merano Wine Festival
• 4 Stelle - Vinibuoni d’Italia 2021 Touring Club Italiano
• 4 Foglie - Guida Vini Bio
• Guter Wein - Merum