Donnafugata Anthìlia Sicilia Bianco DOC 2023
Donnafugata
Donnafugata consistently delivers one of southern Italy's best-value whites with Anthìlia. The Catarratto and Ansonica blend achieves a balance that many more expensive bottles struggle with: aromatic generosity paired with structural discipline. At this price point, it's a refrigerator staple for anyone who drinks wine seriously.
Nose
Bright citrus — lemon peel and pink grapefruit — opens alongside white peach and a faint floral quality reminiscent of jasmine. A grassy, herbal undercurrent and subtle almond note add interest beneath the fruit.
Palate
Fresh and medium-bodied, with crisp green apple acidity and flavors of citrus zest, ripe melon, and a saline minerality that speaks to the Sicilian terroir. The texture is smooth but lively, with enough weight to feel satisfying without any heaviness.
Finish
Clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus, a gentle almond bitterness, and a mineral snap on the close.
- Varietal
- Catarratto
- Blend
- Catarratto with Ansonica (Inzolia)
- Vineyards
- Estate vineyards in Contessa Entellina, western Sicily
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Lightly grilled swordfish steaks served alongside a classic Sicilian caponata of eggplant, tomato, capers, and pine nuts mirror the wine's Mediterranean character and complement its crisp acidity.
Produced by the Rallo family at their estate in Contessa Entellina in western Sicily, Anthìlia is named after a mythological figure and draws from indigenous grape varieties grown in the island's arid, mineral-rich soils.
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