Anthilia

Italy, Sicily, Contessa Entellina, Sicilia DOC
Bottle
Ratings
VIV 90 · LCBO 90 · WS 87
Identity
Producer Donnafugata
Year 2023
Vol 0.75
Classification DOC
Grapes 80% Catarratto, 20% Other varieties
Color White
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Yellow straw color
Aroma ripe apricots, vibrant peaches, white flowers, white pulp fruit (peach), wildflowers, fennel seed, yellow apples, fresh pears, chalk dust, orange blossoms
Palate Light-bodied, silky texture, crisp acidity, fruity notes of mangoes, pineapple, orchard fruits, spicy notes, pleasant sapidity, soft overall impression, refreshing, good persistence
Finish Crisp, perfumed, refreshing finish with lime and mineral tinge, savory finish
Food Pairing fish, vegetarian first courses, vegetarian second courses, chicken Caesar salad, anchovy pizza
Serving Temp 10
Aging Potential 3 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
ABV % 12.5
Total Acidity 5.90
Sugar (g/l) bone-dry (very low residual sugar)
pH 3.3
Aging Process Vinified cold in stainless steel; aged 2 months in tank and 2 months in bottle before release
Fermentation Cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Terroir
Volcanic fertile soils typical of Sicily
Interesting facts
Anthilia is named after the ancient city of Entella, founded by the Elymian civilization; the label depicts a mysterious woman symbolizing this heritage; first wine conceived at Donnafugata; produced in sustainable 'One Hundred Percent Sicily' recycled glass bottles
Logistics
Barcode 8000852000113