90 points

2015 Donnafugata Mille e una Notte

Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, April 2020

“Baking spice and leather notes accent the flavors of baked black currant, herbed olive and fig cake in this balanced, medium- to full-bodied red, framed by creamy tannins. Supple finish. Nero d'Avola, Petit Verdot and Syrah. Drink now through 2025. 3,300 cases made, 330 cases imported.”

88 points

2018 Donnafugata Sedàra

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, February 2021

“Made primarily with Nero d'Avola along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and other varieties, this has aromas of toasted nut, grilled herb, eucalyptus and blue flower. On the bright, savory palate, pulverized tannins accompany dried black cherry, prune and hints of baking spices.”

91 points

2018 Donnafugata Sedàra

James Suckling, James Suckling, December 2020

“Dried cherries, tobacco, liquorice and dried orange peel on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with elegant, fine tannins and a savory, lightly bitter finish. Juicy and jammy. Drink or hold.”

88 points

2018 Donnafugata Sherazade

Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2019

“The entry-level 2018 Sicilia Nero d'Avola Sherazade offers a great first taste of this mighty Sicilian grape, especially for those who might not be familiar with it. The wine opens to a bright, mid-weight appearance and shows lots of black cherry and pistachio aromas with some black olive at the back. No oak is used, and the quality of fruit in this cooler vintage is almost spicy in taste. Some 200,000 bottles were made.”

88 points

2017 Donnafugata Sherazade

Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2018

“The 2017 Sicilia Nero d'Avola Sherazade accomplishes two missions. First, the wine shows pure and sharp varietal tones of black fruit, olive and toasted spice. Second, this edition faithfully presents a hot vintage personality with soft concentration and abundant fruit at the core. This is an easy-drinking, mid-weight red that ends with rich flavors of sweet cherry and dried blackberry.”

90 points

2018 Donnafugata Sherazade

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, February 2019

91 points

2018 Donnafugata Sherazade

James Suckling, James Suckling, November 2019

“A nero d’avola with a light, fresh edge, revealing sour cherries and raspberry cheesecake with a touch of citrus. Very taut and edgy, almost tart, on the palate, but there’s undeniable transparency and depth. Medium-bodied and medium-chewy. Drink now.”

91 points

2018 Donnafugata Sherazade

Ian D'Agata, Vinous, August 2019

“Bright deep red. Very perfumed and precise nose of violets, black cherry and delicate herbs. Then juicy and fresh, with outstanding sugar-acid-tannin balance on the crisp, long and lively finish. Delicious, lovely medium-bodied, very fresh red that can take a little chilling. Maybe the best Sherazade ever.”

90 points

2017 Donnafugata Sherazade

Ian D'Agata, Vinous, August 2019

“A fresh and fruity nero d’avola with elderberry pie, cranberry sauce and raspberry cheesecake. Light to medium body, bright acidity and a tangy finish. Drink now.”

88 points

2021 Donnafugata Rosa Dolce&Gabbana

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, August 2022

91 points

2021 Donnafugata Rosa Dolce&Gabbana

Eric Guido, Vinous, April 2022

“With a pretty, pale pink color and sweetly scented nose, the 2021 Rosa Dolce & Gabbana mades a lovely first impression. Ripe melon, Asian pear, mint and nuances of white smoke create an inviting bouquet. It’s round and elegant in feel, engulfing the palate in mineral-tinged orchard fruits and hints of chamomile. A salty flourish emerges through the finale, as notes of sour citrus and inner wet stone slowly fade. This is a total pleasure to taste. ”

91 points

2017 Donnafugata Sul Vulcano Etna Rosso

Stephanie Johnson, Wine & Spirits, October 2020

“Year's Best Etna Wines. This lively nerello mascalese offers flavors of crunchy red berries that mingle with notes of blood orange and white smoke. Fine sandpapery tannins give shape to the bright red fruit and the wine finishes with pleasant herbal accents.”

90 points

2016 Donnafugata Fragore

Stephanie Johnson, Wine & Spirits, October 2020

“Year's Best Etna Wines. This wine rested for 14 months in French oak barrels (second and third use) that imparted notes of sweet resin, caramel and dark chocolate to the red plum and mixed berry flavors. Cellar it for a couple of years to allow these oak-driven flavors to integrate with the vibrant fruit.”

93 points

2016 Donnafugata Fragore

Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2019

“Here is a new and exciting wine from the folks at Donnafugata. The 2016 Etna Rosso Contrada Montelaguardia Fragore is a compact and mid-weight expression that opens to a pretty garnet color with dark ruby hues. The bouquet is redolent of wild berry and cassis, but you also get hints of wild rose, smoke, tar and volcanic smoke. As a first vintage of this wine from Etna, the folks at Donnafugata have hit the nail on the head. This is a great wine for a blackened tuna steak on the grill. Some 15,000 bottles were made.”

91 points

2017 Donnafugata Sul Vulcano Etna Rosso

Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2021

“The Donnafugata 2017 Etna Rosso Sul Vulcano is perfumed and floral with wild rose and pressed lavender. The wine's floral imprint is equal to its fruity impact. You get plenty of wild cherry and fresh plum. The tannins are tucked into the silky fiber of this mid-weight Nerello Mascalese wine. I would suggest a near to medium-term drinking window for this bottle from a warm vintage.”

93 points

2016 Donnafugata Fragore

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, February 2019

91 points

2016 Donnafugata Sul Vulcano Etna Rosso

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, February 2019

96 points

2016 Donnafugata Fragore

James Suckling, James Suckling, June 2019

“Orange peel, pure red plums, sour cherries, tangerines and a ton of lemons. Medium-to full-bodied with great density on the center palate, but really refreshing acidity to carry this through to a long finish. Very impressive and a new wine from this producer. Drink now or hold.”

93 points

2017 Donnafugata Sul Vulcano Etna Rosso

James Suckling, James Suckling, December 2020

“Aromas of dried cranberries and cherries interlace with crushed oyster shell, iron and volcanic ash. More ash and bitter berries on the palate. It’s medium-bodied with elegant, silky tannins and a complex, savory character. Better in two or three years. Try after 2022.”

94 points

2016 Donnafugata Fragore

Ian D'Agata, Vinous, August 2019

“Luminous deep red. Knockout nose offers tangy red fruits, minerals and porcini complicated by Oriental spices and broom. Conveys an impression of superb concentration but also of nonpareil refinement, boasting the uncanny combination of tactile presence and deep luscious pristine red fruit, aromatic herb and stony flavors. A wine of great length and potential with a penetrating steely quality and with lots of fruit lurking in the background. This is the first vintage of Donnafugata’s new top of the line Etna Rosso and it’s a beauty. It undoubtedly helps that the grapes come from the Montelaguardia contrada, one of the lesser known but terroir-wise, one of the of the very best Etna contradas of all.”