2024 Donnafugata Dolce & Gabbana Rosa Rosato, Sicily

Donnafugata’s collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana brings together two icons of Sicilian culture — one in wine, the other in fashion — to create Rosa, a refined rosato that embodies the island’s elegance, colour, and vibrancy. The wine is crafted from a blend of Nerello Mascalese, grown on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, and Nocera, cultivated on the coastal hills of northern Sicily in the Messina area. Nerello Mascalese brings delicate floral aromatics, fine acidity, and mineral drive, while Nocera contributes bright fruit, supple texture, and depth. The vineyards benefit from Sicily’s abundant sunshine tempered by sea breezes, producing grapes with concentrated flavour and balanced freshness. The striking Dolce & Gabbana-designed label and gift box celebrate Sicilian artistry and tradition, making this wine as visually captivating as it is delicious.

In the glass, Rosa presents a pale, luminous pink with copper glints. Aromas of wild strawberry, peach, and pomegranate mingle with hints of rose petal and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is crisp and graceful, delivering layers of red berries, nectarine, and citrus zest, framed by fine acidity and a whisper of salinity from the coastal and volcanic terroirs. The texture is smooth and refined, with a lingering, delicately fruity finish that speaks to the care taken in blending and vinification.

This rosato is a perfect match for Sicilian seafood antipasti, prawns with lemon and olive oil, caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes, or grilled vegetable platters. It also shines as an aperitivo on a warm evening. Best enjoyed young for its freshness, it will hold well for two to three years.