Damarino “Donnafugata”

Damarino 2024 – Donnafugata

Damarino 2024 is a fresh and fragrant white wine produced from native Sicilian varieties (Ansonica, Grecanico, Lucido, and Grillo) at the Contessa Entellina Estate, in the heart of southwestern Sicily.

Pale straw-yellow in color, it offers delicate aromas of citrus fruits, white peach, and white flowers. On the palate, it is fresh, balanced, and marked by a smooth, pleasant finish.

Beyond its Mediterranean character and immediate appeal, this wine also represents a sustainability project: it was the first in the world to introduce the Nomacorc Ocean closure, made with regenerated plastic collected along coastal areas.

Perfect as an aperitif or paired with light seafood dishes.

Technical Sheet

Full name: Damarino Sicilia DOC Bianco 2024 – Donnafugata
Estate: Contessa Entellina (southwestern Sicily)
Appellation: Sicilia DOC Bianco
Vintage: 2024
Grape varieties: Native Sicilian varieties (Ansonica, Grecanico, Lucido/Catarratto, Grillo)
Vineyard altitude: 200–400 m a.s.l.
Soil: Clay-loam, sub-alkaline (pH 7.5–7.9), rich in nutrients and limestone (20–35%)
Climate: Mild winters, dry and breezy summers with strong day-night temperature variations
Training system: Guyot and spur-pruned cordon (6–10 buds per plant)
Planting density: 4,500–5,700 vines/ha
Average yield: 80–90 q/ha
Harvest: Late August – early September, depending on grape ripening
Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature (14–16 °C)
Aging: In stainless steel for 2 months, followed by 2 months in bottle before release
Alcohol content: 11.5% vol.
Total acidity: 5.2 g/l
pH: 3.20
Color: Pale straw yellow
Nose: Citrus, white peach, and white flowers
Palate: Fresh, light, with a pleasant finish
Serving temperature: 9–11 °C, in medium-sized glasses
Pairings: Aperitif, light seafood dishes, fish, and shellfish
Longevity: Best enjoyed young, within 2–3 years
Sustainable packaging: Nomacorc Ocean closure (made from regenerated plastic collected along coastal areas)
First vintage produced: 2016
Allergens: Contains sulfites