Donnafugata Anthilia

In the glass

Aroma: white peach, lemon zest, white flowers, almond

Palate: citrus, stone fruit, fresh, clean mineral

Anthilia is Donnafugata's flagship entry white: Catarratto and Grecanico from the Contessa Entellina estate in a fresh, floral and mineral style that has defined quality Sicilian white wine for three decades.

What it pairs with

• Shrimp in aglio e olio
  Clean acidity and citrus notes are the natural match for garlicky prawns.
• Insalata di mare
  A Sicilian classic: Anthilia's freshness works seamlessly with marinated seafood.
• Ricotta and herb crostini
  Light floral aromatics and fresh acidity complement the mild, herby ricotta.

History

Donnafugata launched Anthilia in 1990 as their signature fresh white from the Contessa Entellina estate. The name was inspired by the Nymphaeum at Selinunte, a classical Sicilian archaeological site. It has become one of the island's most widely distributed quality whites.

1. 1990 — First Anthilia from Contessa Entellina Catarratto and Grecanico

Facts

Producer

Donnafugata

Grapes

Catarratto, Grecanico

Classification

Sicilia DOC

Oak

Stainless steel; cold fermentation at 16-18 degrees

ABV

12.5%

Price

EUR 10-16 at retail

Drinking window

1-3 from vintage

First vintage

1990

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