WTN: Donnafugata Nero d'Avola Sedàra 2007

Donnafugata Nero d'Avola Sedàra 2007 c.12€; 13,5% abv

I was a bit apprehensive as I have seen some reports mentioning oak with this wine. Yet it seemed to have bright red aromas mixed with the darker fruit - even though there is no Frappato mixed in! It had good structure from both tannins and acidity, it wasn't gobby or over-ripe, but rather quite moreish. Not hugely exciting, but pleasant.

But it didn't seem like it sees new oak. Does anyone know for sure? Our monopoly does mention it sees 30% oak; but Donnafugata's website only mentions concrete. I suppose since I didn't find it offensive, I shouldn't worry about what sort of oak it sees, but the geek in me wants to know!

It sees no oak whatsoever. Vinification in stainless steel and then nine months in concrete.

Greetings from Sweden / Fredrik L

It sees no oak whatsoever. Vinification in stainless steel and then nine months in concrete.

Thank you, Fredrik, for the confirmation. No wonder I found it so palatable!

[Jenise]

Not familiar with the wine, Otto, but that won't stop me from making the completely useless observation that the name sounds like Soprano-ese for "don't you forget it". (The Sopranos being an immensely successful long-running TV series about the New York Italian mafia).

When one is coming off the Verrazano Bridge heading east on the Belt Pwky, the official sign welcoming you to Brooklyn is “How Sweet it is”. When traveling east on the Belt Pwky, leaving Brooklyn, the official sign leaving Brooklyn says “Fuhgettaboutit” Both these signs seem to always put me in a better mood, no matter how bad the traffic conditions are (and I could definitely see the connection Jenise).
The story behind the Donnafugata wines is much more “romantic” it has something to do with a “fleeing” aristocratic woman (note the woman’s head on the label with her hair blowing in the wind). I believe the Rallo Family of Sicily is somehow connected with Donnafugata wines.

Salute