Wine
Donnafugata Tasting with Fabio Genovese
An all-levels guided tasting of eight Donnafugata wines from Sicily’s diverse vineyard landscapes.
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About this course
This guided tasting examines Donnafugata wines from across Sicily, including Contessa Entellina, Mount Etna and Pantelleria. Participants will taste eight wines spanning white, red and sweet styles, made from grapes including Grillo, Carricante, Zibibbo, Frappato, Nerello Mascalese and Nero d’Avola. The session considers the contrasts between Sicily’s terroirs and Donnafugata’s approach to vineyard work, sustainability and winemaking. The tasting also places the wines within the producer’s family history and creative presentation.
What you'll learn
- Compare wines from Contessa Entellina, Mount Etna and Pantelleria
- Explore how different Sicilian terroirs are expressed across white, red and sweet wines
- Examine a range of grape varieties, including Grillo, Carricante, Zibibbo, Frappato and Nerello Mascalese
- Distinguish stylistic contrasts across eight Donnafugata wines
Is this course right for you?
The course is labelled All Levels, suggesting that it is intended for a broad range of wine learners. Participation centres on a guided tasting and discussion of wines from different Sicilian landscapes.