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Heroic Viticulture on the island of Pantelleria

Joe Roberts
Feature Stories
4 min read
Even in a wine world where context is king, Donnafugata’s complex sweet wine called Ben Ryé - the product of air-dried Zibbibo (Muscat) grapes - stands out as uniquely tied to its place of origin. Second generation winegrowers Antonio and José Rallo, who helm the Sicilian winery, describe its production

Donnafugata “Sherazade” Nero d’Avola

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Cherries, cloves, black licorice, and chocolate all dance around a lively spine with grippy tannins. This is a bright and clean as you can hope to find in a red wine. Drink with braciole. Highly Recommended. 92 points. DBH WHO: Donnafugata WHAT: Nero d'Avola WHEN: 2015 DESIGNATION: Sherazade WHERE: Sicily,

What We’re Drinking – 2013 Donafugata Sdàra

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
A thoroughly enjoyable wine for any day of the week. A notable dark red, cooked fruit flavor, with integrated mild tannins and lively acidity give it just enough granularity and presence and a touch of fennel, too. Pour it liberally alongside simple meat dishes or traditional pasta with marinara sauce. Highly

2011 Pepi Chenin Blanc-Viognier

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
A very pleasant wine at a very pleasant price: easy to drink, pairing with a surprising number of food flavors.  Beginning with a white plum aroma, the wine is lightly fruity on the palate with an undercurrent of crisp chalkiness.  A respectable amount of acidity provides balance throughout.  Try it