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.”

91 points

2017 Donnafugata Sedàra

James Suckling, James Suckling, June 2019

“A ripe and juicy wine with sour-cherry and berry character. Hints of almonds. Medium body. Flavorful finish. Drink now.”

91 points

2017 Donnafugata Sedàra

Ian D'Agata, Vinous, August 2019

“Deep red. Ripe aromas of red cherry and Oriental spices. Then fresh and juicy, but with a luscious quality to the super-ripe red and black cherry flavors that turn more austere in the middle. Finishes long and suave. This smells and tastes a lot like the 2018 Sherazade, only made from riper grapes. A blend of Nero d’Avola mostly, plus Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.”

91 points

2016 Donnafugata Sedàra

Ian D'Agata, Vinous, August 2019

“Luminous dark ruby. Flinty small dark berries, licorice and minerals on the nose and in the mouth. Clean and fresh, with a steely spine; finishes long, clean and vibrant, with a mineral bent. I like this.”

92 points

2017 Donnafugata Floramundi Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

Stephanie Johnson, Wine & Spirits, October 2020

“Best Buy. A hot, dry 2017 summer required some emergency irrigation in Donnafugata's Vittoria vineyards. They began harvest ten days earlier than usual and lost about ten percent of the crop, but the grapes that remained produced a delicious red packed with flavors of juicy plum, rasberry, and rhubarb. Cool acidity freshens the flavors and draws them out on a long, harmonious finish.”

91+ points

2016 Donnafugata Floramundi Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, October 2019

“This is another new wine from the folks at Donnafugata who have recently enlarged their portfolio of Sicilian wines to include Etna. The 2016 Cerasuolo di Vittoria Floramundi is a delicate red wine from the Vittoria area in the southeast of the island. It's floral and graceful with pressed violets and rose hip, a highly accessible and easy wine that does not lack in either complexity or sophistication. Like a Burgundian wine, this blend of Frappato and Nero d'Avola gives you power and strength, delivered with the grace of a ballet.”

91 points

2017 Donnafugata Floramundi Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, October 2019

“The pretty 2017 Cerasuolo di Vittoria Floramundi is a blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato that shows a tight, luminous and snappy personality. This is a red wine to drink with snapper or shellfish. It opens to a medium ruby color and lean consistency with wild berry aromas, blueberry, wild rose and a playful touch of bitter almond. Some 89,000 bottles were made.”

91+ points

2016 Donnafugata Floramundi Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, February 2019

91 points

2016 Donnafugata Floramundi Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, June 2018

“Intense aromas of white pepper and crushed strawberry follow over to the fresh savory palate along with juicy raspberry and clove. It's elegant anf fresh, with soft supple tannins. It's already accessible to enjoy over the next few years.”

92 points

2017 Donnafugata Floramundi Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

James Suckling, James Suckling, June 2019

“Vivid fruit here with crushed strawberries, cherries and lemons, following through to a medium body, firm but light tannins and a crisp finish. Drink now.”

92 points

2017 Donnafugata Floramundi Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

Ian D'Agata, Vinous, August 2019

“Bright deep red. Perfumed aromas of violet, cinnamon and red berries. Then rich, dense and suave but with lively acidity lifting the inner-mouth perfume of the red berry and red cherry flavor. Finishes long and floral. Lovely Cerasuolo di Vittoria with sneaky concentration and real refinement.”

88 points

2016 Donnafugata Floramundi Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, January 2022

“A supple red, light- to medium-bodied and fresh, with delicate notes of strawberry preserves, blood orange zest and red licorice. Light tannins firm the spiced finish. Drink now through 2020. 700 cases imported.  ”

88 points

2018 Donnafugata Sherazade

Monica Larner, 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, 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

88 points

2020 Donnafugata Rosa Dolce&Gabbana

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, December 2021

“Aromas of tropical fruit and spring blossoms lead the nose. Light-hearted and charming, the palate offers ripe honeydew, white peach and strawberry compote alongside pink grapefruit and a candied note. Tangy acidity lifts the rich flavors.”