'Angheli' Donnafugata 2015

L’Angheli by Donnafugata is a Sicilian red wine that opens up on the nose with a whirlwind of fruity aromas, further enriched by balsamic and spicy nuances. A range of elegant and refined notes that anticipate a smooth sip thanks to the velvety tannin, an element that envelops the palate from the very first moments of tasting. Pleasure and structure reign in this label, where Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon unite with their usual class, narrating the Sicilian terroir through an international lens.

“Angheli” is made from a blend where, alongside 50% Merlot, we also find 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. The vines of these two varieties grow within the clayey hilly soils of the Tenuta di Contessa Entellina, located at an altitude of between 200 and 600 meters above sea level. The must ferments in steel containers, macerating on the skins for a period of 11-13 days. This is followed by aging, during which the wine first rests for 12 months in barrique and tonneau of second-passage French oak, and then, after bottling, for 24 additional months directly in glass.

This “Angheli” presents itself to the eye with a concentrated ruby red color, crossed by slight reflections leaning towards garnet. Broad and layered aromas engage the nose in a dance that starts from ripe fruit and reaches touches of aromatic herbs and graphite. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with a enveloping sip thanks to a finely integrated tannic structure; it concludes with a finish of good persistence. A red that Donnafugata presents with a soft demeanor and a cosmopolitan profile, derived from the starting varietals used with absolute mastery.