Vigna di Gabri, Donnafugata

VIGNA DI GABRI

Type

Bianco Contessa Entellina D.O.P.

Grapes

mainly obtained by Ansonica grapes, the blend is completed with Catarratto, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier

Production area

South-western Sicily, Contessa Entellina Estate, vineyard called "Vigna di Gabri"

Altitude

200 to 300 m AMSL

Orography

hilly

Soils

Clayey with a sub-alkaline reaction (pH 7.5 to 7.8). Total limestone from 20 to 35%. Rich in nutritive elements (potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc

VINEYARD

Training and pruning

VSP (vertical shoot positioning), with wooden stakes and stainless steel wires; cordon spur training, leaving 6 to 8 buds per plant

Planting densities

4,500 to 6,000 plants per hectare (1,822-2,429 an acre)

Yield per hectare

about 6 tons (2.4 tons an acre)

Vintage

characterized by cool temperatures and precipitations concentrated in spring, vintage 2011 ended to be less rainy than usual and yielded slightly lower than the average. Healthy and ripe grapes made possible to “bring in the glass” a bouquet rich in aromas and of an outstanding eleganc

CELLAR

Fermentation

in stainless steel at a controlled temperature

Ageing

85% of the wine was aged in stainless steel vats, while 15% was aged in second passage French oak barrels; at least three months in bottle before releasing

Analysis data

alcohol 13.08 % ABV, total acidity 6.1 g/l., pH: 3.33

TASTING NOTES

Description

in its 25th anniversary, Vigna di Gabri vintage 2011 confirms to be a wine of great personality and elegance. Varietal integrity is shown by a wide and complex bouquet, made of notes of yellow fruit and delicate citrus hints merged with acacia flowers. In the mouth is fragrant and persistent, with a pleasant mineral vein

Ageing potential

8-10 years

THE WINE EXPERIENCE

Food & Wine

seafood pasta dishes. Ovenbaked and char- grilled fish, white meat with sauce, flan and soufflés. Ideal with baccalà al pomodoro (salt cod in tomato sauce), vegetables and roasted porcini mushrooms. Serve it in relatively tall, tulip-shaped goblets of medium size and without bellies; uncork at time of serving; excellent at 10- 12°C (50-54°F)

Art & wine

"Vigna di Gabri" is not a fantasy name, because the wine bears the name of Gabriella (founder with her husband, Giacomo, of Donnafugata), who wanted to create it and strongly believed in the fullflavored fragrance of Ansonica. Its 25th Anniversary introduces an elegant and precious new look, fully reflecting its character. Vigna di Gabri 2011 is a special, collection edition, on which Gabriella is very proud to affix her own signature

First vintage

1987