{"product_id":"fragore-2018-etna-rosso-doc-contrada-montelaguardia-donnafugata","title":"Fragore 2018 Etna Red DOC Montelaguardia Donnafugata","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFragore 2018 Etna Rosso DOC Donnafugata: volcanic elegance and Sicilian depth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragore 2018 Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Montelaguardia Donnafugata\u003c\/strong\u003e is a red wine of great personality, an authentic expression of the northern slope of Etna. Born from \u003cstrong\u003eNerello Mascalese\u003c\/strong\u003e in purity, it combines finesse, energy, and a mineral texture that accurately narrates the character of the territory. It is a wine designed for those seeking an authoritative Etna Rosso DOC, capable of offering complexity, balance, and a pleasant evolution over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Contrada Montelaguardia is located on the northern slopes of Etna, in a viticultural context of great value where altitude, temperature variations, and volcanic soils contribute to defining a recognizable style. This \u003cstrong\u003eItalian mountain wine\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses an elegant interpretation of the \u003cstrong\u003eEtna Rosso DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e designation, with a profile that favors verticality, sapidity, and aromatic precision. \u003cstrong\u003eDonnafugata\u003c\/strong\u003e interprets the territory with a refined approach, creating a dry red with a deep character and a strong Sicilian identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents a \u003cstrong\u003ebrilliant ruby red\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhanced by garnet reflections. The bouquet is complex and captivating, with hints of ripe red fruits, sweet spices, Mediterranean herbs, and a nuance that recalls the volcanic matrix of the soil. On the palate, the wine shows structure and elegance, with \u003cstrong silky tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, vibrant freshness, and well-integrated sapidity. The sip is deep, harmonious, and persistent, with a long finish that reveals mineral and balsamic notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragore 2018 Etna Rosso DOC Donnafugata\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs naturally with red meats, game, and preparations rich in flavor, such as beef fillet, roasted kid, or stewed wild boar. Its gustatory tension also makes it suitable for traditional Sicilian dishes, such as arancini with ragù or pasta alla Norma, as well as aged cheeses like Sicilian pecorino, Ragusano DOP, and well-aged caciocavallo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo best appreciate \u003cstrong\u003eFragore 2018 Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Montelaguardia Donnafugata\u003c\/strong\u003e, a serving temperature between \u003cstrong\u003e16 and 18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended. A wide glass for elegant red wine helps enhance its aromas and complexity. If opened in advance, the wine can express itself with greater aromatic relaxation, especially in a more relaxed and convivial serving phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing \u003cstrong\u003eFragore 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e means bringing to the table an Etna Rosso DOC of great charm, capable of combining typicity, finesse, and depth. It is an ideal bottle for those looking to buy wine online with attention to quality and provenance, focusing on a label that combines the prestige of \u003cstrong\u003eDonnafugata\u003c\/strong\u003e with the expressive strength of Nerello Mascalese. Perfect for an important dinner, for a selection of elegant reds, or to enrich a cellar with a wine of strong identity and remarkable evolutionary potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Donnafugata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56659227640194,"sku":"1617o8","price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/GADS_-_1200x_-_ITA__83___1.png?v=1779234618","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/fragore-2018-etna-rosso-doc-contrada-montelaguardia-donnafugata","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}