Donnafugata Contrada Marchesa Nerello Mascalese Etna Rosso DOC 2019
Contrada Marchesa is a single-vineyard Etna Rosso crafted from old bush-trained vines growing on black volcanic sands at ~750 m on the northern slopes of Etna. The 2019 vintage reflects a cool, linear expression of Nerello Mascalese: aromatic finesse, mineral depth, and a tannin structure reminiscent of top Burgundy with Sicilian soul. Ageing in large French oak brings gentle roundness, never dominating the terroir’s tension and purity.
Serve at 16–18°C. Ideal with lamb chops, roasted duck, grilled tuna steak, mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, game birds, parmesan-crusted vegetables or aged Sicilian pecorino. Its combination of finesse and smokiness enhances both elegant meats and earthy Mediterranean cuisine.





