Focus-Vinitaly-2010_ENG.pdf
Wines of Quality and Corporate Social Responsibility
Donnafugata, a company devoted to premium wine production, has numerous projects for, and is responsibly committed to, the eco-compatible and cultural development of its territory. A farsighted way of doing business.
Energy savings and clean energy
The nocturnal harvest
The underground barrique cellar
Photovoltaic panels taking advantage of solar energy
Sustainable agriculture
Contessa Entellina. Protecting the soil by monitoring the environment
Contessa Entellina. An experimental vineyard for indigenous wines
Pantelleria. Heroic viticulture
Pantelleria. The century-old vineyard, an example of biodiversity
Territories and grape-varieties
Donnafugata cultivates several international and indigenous grape varieties to valorize the particularities of the different areas (soil, elevation, exposure) and producing complex wines with great personality.
14 grape varieties cultivated, 7 areas in Contessa Entellina, 11 areas on Pantelleria.
Sustainable architecture on Pantelleria
The Khamma winery lies in a natural amphitheater covering 32 and a half
Donnafugata is committed to maintaining Pantelleria’s landscape (drywalls)
The restored Pantellerian garden donated to the FAI
Archeology, Art, Literature, Music and Solidarity
Archeological digs on the Rocca di Entella
Restoration of the XV century Madonna and Child
From 2003 to 2008 Donnafugata supported the Literary Prize dedicated to Tomasi di Lampedusa
Donnafugata Music&Wine: 2 live CDs to raise funds for the territory
Wine tourism growth at Donnafugata (press release)
OTHER PRESS RELEASES
From Vinitaly 2009 to 2010 a year of memorable work and events
Vinitaly pays tribute to 20 years of Ben Ryé
The quality of the 2009 vintage
José Rallo wins the Firenze Donna Prize 2010
WINES: NEW RELEASES
Sedàra 2008 Sicilia IGT
Sherazade 2009 Nero d’Avola Sicilia IGP
Lighea 2009 Zibibbo Sicilia IGP
Angheli 2007 Merlot e Nero d’Avola Sicilia IGT
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