Donnafugata SurSur Grillo
Donnafugata stands for craftsmanship, true passion and representation fo Sicily terroir. These wines were meant to stimulate your senses from A to Z. The winery was established in 1851 by the Rallo family, fast forward 5 generations later the winery run by the family, Giacomo and Gabriella Rallo, along with their sons. In the beginning they primarily produced Marsala, but then expanded to the island of Pantelleria and to western Sicily. They went to the side of the island where Maria Carolina, Queen wife of Ferdinand IV of Bourbons, who hid from Napoleon’s troops in the 1800’s in the vineyards near the winery. This story was immortalized in the novel by Tomasi di Lampedusa entitled Il Gattopardo (The Leopard). They were drawn by the story and the history of the event, hence the “Donnafugata” name was born. Donnafugata means “escaping woman” which inspired the logo of the woman with her hair being swept back by the wind which is seen on every bottle produced. Now bear in mind, this was a big deal back in 1983 for the Rallo family to break away from old winemaking techniques and focus on modern winemaking and labelling. They were the first to do so in Sicily and have been trailblazers within the wine industry ever since. Sustainably made, quality wines that range from fresh and fruity to complex and exquisite wines, ranging from sparkling, white, rose, red, sumptuous sweet Passito and grappa. They have a wine to meet your every wine desire, and then some.
Donnafugata SurSur Grillo 2019
Sicily DOC, Italy
Pour in the glass is a 100% Grillo bright, light citrus color.
Swirl and vibrant aromas of fresh lemons, crunchy green apples and white peach, honeydew melon, white blossom and a delicate herbaceousness.
Sip and the fresh acidity carries this medium bodied wine flavors of the citrus, apples, white peach, pineapple, gooseberry, ash, white blossom and finishes on a delicate mint and anise note. It’s has an elegant freshness that lingers on the palate.
Great with Kale Basil Sunflower Pesto Campanelle, clams steamed in white wine, parsley and garlic or grilled lemon basil shrimp.
