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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryWarm, Persistent finish

Aroma: cherry, plum, spice, Mediterranean herbs

Palate: cherry fruit, medium tannin, smooth, warm finish

Donnafugata's entry-level Nero d'Avola offers the grape's warm, plum-cherry character with the smooth, approachable style the estate is known for at this price point.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Ragusano Our pick Nero d'Avola is among the reds the consortium's page on use suggests for Ragusano. Its dark fruit, warmth and medium tannin give an aged, savoury wheel some weight and soften its piquancy. Pecorino Siciliano Our pick The consortium says the piquancy of aged Pecorino Siciliano grows over 4 to 8 months. A Nero d'Avola with dark fruit and medium tannin stands up to the salt and spice; Qualigeo suggests bread and olives to tame the sharpness.

How to serve Donnafugata Sherazade

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Pasta with meat sauce, Grilled sausages with peppers, Pecorino fresco. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Sherazade was launched by Donnafugata as an accessible varietal Nero d'Avola to complement the Mille e Una Notte flagship. Like the flagship, the name references the Arabian Nights storytelling tradition of Sicily's Arab heritage.

  1. 2002First Sherazade varietal Nero d'Avola launched as estate entry red

Facts

Producer
Donnafugata · visiting guide
Grapes
Nero d'Avola (100%)
Classification
Sicilia DOC
Oak
Aged in large Slavonian oak casks and stainless steel
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 14-20 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
2002

Frequently asked about Donnafugata Sherazade

What does Donnafugata Sherazade taste like?

On the nose, cherry, plum, spice, Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, cherry fruit, medium tannin, smooth, warm finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a warm, persistent finish. Donnafugata's entry-level Nero d'Avola offers the grape's warm, plum-cherry character with the smooth, approachable style the estate is known for at this price point.

When should I drink Donnafugata Sherazade?

Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Donnafugata Sherazade?

Pasta with meat sauce is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled sausages with peppers and Pecorino fresco. A reliable everyday Sicilian red that suits tomato-based meat pasta dishes.

What grapes are in Donnafugata Sherazade?

The blend is Nero d'Avola (100%). The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.

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