Donnafugata La Fuga D.O.C.
La Fuga offers a fragrant bouquet with notes of tropical fruit (pineapple) and citrus peel (cedar) together with delicate hints of white flowers. In the mouth it is savory and fresh thanks to a pleasant acid finish.
Details
Grape: Chardonnay.
Colour: bright straw yellow colour.
Production Area: Southwestern Sicily, Contessa Entellina Estate.
Soil: clay loam soils with a sub-alkaline and limestone.
Method: VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning) training with spurred cordon pruning, leaving 6 to 10 buds per plant.
Altitude: from 200 to 300 m a.m.s.l.
Harvest: The harvest of Chardonnay La Fuga, held in August, takes place at the first light of dawn. This is a technical choice to preserve the quality of the grapes during transportation from the vineyard to the cellar, aiming to enhance the aromatic qualities during the pressing phase. It is also a sustainable choice that focuses on achieving energy savings.
Analytical Data: total acidity 5.6 g/l, pH 3.26.
Best Serve: 10-12°C
Pairing: a perfect wine for an entire meal, it matches well with Risottos with vegetables or seafood, herbed chicken and savoury pies. Serve it in tulip-shaped goblets of medium size.
