{"product_id":"donnafugata-sherazade-nero-davola-sicilia-2024-doc-sicily-italy","title":"Donnafugata \"Sherazade\" Nero d'Avola Sicilia 2024 DOC (Sicily, Italy)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiacomo Rallo, the fourth generation of a family with over 170 years of experience in quality wine, founded Donnafugata in 1983 together with his wife Gabriella. Today, their children José and Antonio lead the company and a team of people focused on excellence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn eastern Sicily, on the northern slope of Mount Etna, Donnafugata has 86 acres of vineyards with native grapes such as Carricante and Nerello Mascalese; in the territory of Vittoria DOC, the latest generation winery is surrounded by 103 acres of Nero d’Avola and Frappato.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSherazade 2024 has a bouquet of little red fruits and spicy notes. A fragrant Nero d'Avola with soft tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrevalence of soils with altitude of 200 to 400 metres a.s.l., hilly orography and clay loam soils. Mild winters; dry, breezy summers with strong temperature variations between night and day.\u003cbr\u003eVSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning) training with spurred cordon pruning, and other\u003cbr\u003etraditional training methods suitable for producing quality grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2024 growing season was characterized by low rainfall and higher average temperatures; the harvest began a few days early. The quantity of grapes produced was\u003cbr\u003ebelow average; the quality was completely in line with the company’s targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking and Ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermentation is carried out in steel with maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature. Ageing in tanks for at least 6 months and then in the bottle for at least another 6 months.\u003cbr\u003eAt its best within 4-5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA brilliant ruby red colour with purple tints, on the nose Sherazade 2024 has notes of red fruits (raspberry) and plum, accompanied by delicate spicy hints. The fruity notes reappear on the palate where the freshness and smoothness of the soft tannins also come to the fore (August 27, 2025).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalytical Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: Nero d’Avola\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol 13.5%\u003cbr\u003eTotal Acidity 5.8 g\/l \u003cbr\u003epH 3.43.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Vinous Media (2023):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2023 Nero d'Avola Sherazade is dark and floral, grumbling with a moody blend of blackberries, flowers, underbrush and sage. Pleasantly round and nearly creamy in feel, it offers cooling acidity and ripe red and blue fruits that swirl throughout. A zesty tinge of citrus lingers through the long, lavender-infused finish as a gentle coating of fine tannins resonates.\" - Eric Guido (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BREAKTHRU","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53573695177069,"sku":null,"price":26.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-17164057.png?v=1784332275","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/donnafugata-sherazade-nero-davola-sicilia-2024-doc-sicily-italy","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}