The Donnafugata company was established in Sicily by the Rallo family whose passion for wine making has elevated the perception of Sicilian wine all over the world. Floramundi is a refined red dialogue between two souls - Nero d'Avola, king of Sicily’s red grape varieties and Frappato, one of Sicily’s oldest grape varieties, which together create the prestigious Cerasuolo di Vittoria denomination, the only DOCG on the island. Vittoria is an enchanting city in south-eastern Sicily surrounded by lush countryside, home to Donnafugata’s 36 hectares of vineyards. Frappato grapes are harvested between the second and third week of September, while Nero d'Avola is harvested during the last week of September. After alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in tanks for 8 months, followed by at least 7 months of ageing in the bottle. With a bright cherry colour, Floramundi offers aromas of black cherry, blueberry and plum, with notes of pink flowers and black pepper. The soft tannins give the wine a pulpy and round mouthfeel. A unique red wine to try with fatty fish, such as swordfish with citrus fruits, aubergine parmigiana, or roast pork. Very pleasant as an aperitif with cold cuts.
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