Press Releases

Last year saw an increase in foreign visitors and a doubling of inflow to Pantelleria. Upcoming attractions are Open Cellars in May and Goblets Full of Stars in August

Important recognitions for Ben Ryè 2006 and Mille e una Notte 2004, fruit of the great Sicilian native varieties Zibibbo and Nero d’Avola and for a production strategy centered on the excellence and special character of the territory

In 2007 visits to sites at Marsala, Contessa Entellina and Pantelleria set a record. In addition more than 1,200 wine lovers have admired Donnafugata’s new winery at Khamma on Pantelleria. It is an example of production and architectural excellence that is respectful of the countryside. José Rallo: “Interest in quality wines is growing and Donnafugata is opening its doors with great enthusiasm.”

Donnafugata has completed the harvest on Pantelleria and at Contessa Entellina. Ripening as in the typical Sicilian vintages but at a faster pace in the final week of August. The wines will have good bodies with excellent aromatic finesse and pronounced elegance in the full Donnafugata style.

Appointments not to be missed by Italian wine lovers

Luca Maroni will be presenting Italian wine/food specialties at the annual convention of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), which will be held on October 12 and 13 in Washington, D.C. Among the specialties, Ben Ryé, selected by Luca Maroni along with the wines of some other prestigious Italian estates, continues to enjoy big successes and receive numerous recognitions.

Tours and guided tastings on the starry night of San Lorenzo

Sultry weather in Sicily, but fierce daytime heat is mitigated by temperature variations at night. Antonio Rallo: “Nothing anomalous in our vineyards, we were actually behind on the period of ripening.”

In Rome, Giacomo Rallo, founder of the Donnafugata wine estate on Sicily accepts major award at AIS ceremony

The annual survey conducted by the magazine Cucina&Vini among visitors to the annual fair staged in Verona awards the Sicilian wine estate with the maximum votes