The most enjoyed Donnafugata wine in the world
Anthìlia has a straw yellow color. The nose presents a fresh and fruity bouquet with notes of white-fleshed fruits (peach) combined with scents of wildflowers. On the palate we find the evident fruity note again, refreshed by agreeable sapidity. It finishes with good persistence.
Food & wine
Perfect when paired with tomato and basil bruschetta, seafood pasta, blue fish. Try also with cesar salad.
Excellent at 9 - 11 °C/48 - 51°F°
Denomination
Sicilia DOC White
Grapes
- Lucido (Catarratto)
- the predominant variety; the blend is complemented by other autochthonous and international varieties
Production zone
Contessa Entellina Estate and Nearby Areas
Awards
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91/100 
92
Yield per hectar
8.0 - 9.0 t (3.2 - 3.6 t/acres)
Vinification
Fermentation: in stainless steel, at a temperature of 14-16°C (57-61° F).
Ageing
in tanks for two months and then at least two months in bottle before release.
Alcohol and analytical data
alcohol: 12.44%
total acidity: 6.00 g/l
pH: 3.30
Ageing potential
3 years
First vintage
1995
Food and wine pairings
Shrimp flavored with lemon
Octopus salad
Mussels au gratin
Spaghetti in zucchini and ricotta sauce
Chicken drumsticks
Artistic label
The label depicts the face of a woman, mysterious and fleeting like the Elymian civilization. Anthilìa is the name given to the city of Entella on the top of the Rocca in Roman times. Today, Anthìlia is the name of a win that is identified with the ancient territory where it has its roots. It is the first wine to have been conceived at Donnafugata and still remains to this day in the hearts of many admirers.
