Donnafugata Dolce & Gabbana Rosso Tancredi 2021 750ml

Name: Donnafugata Dolce & Gabbana Rosso Tancredi 2021 750ml
Brand: Donnafugata
SKU: 1016798
Price: 57.94 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 92.7 (3 reviews)

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Also presented with a Dolce & Gabbana-inspired label featuring bright Sicilian colors and motifs, the Donnafugata 2021 Tancredi is more compact in its aromatic delivery than the open-knit 2020 vintage tasted at the same time. This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Nero d’Avola and Tannat offers a focused expression of blackcurrant and blackberry. The fruit does not feel overly ripe, although it remains sufficiently abundant and opulent. Pencil-shaving mineral notes add complexity and fit nicely with the firm yet measured build of this medium- to full-bodied Sicilian red. The wine ages for approximately 14 months in oak, followed by at least 24 months in bottle. Production is 114,000 bottles.

Country: Italy
Region: Sicily

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

SKU: 1016798

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Varietal Italian Red Blend

Italian Red Blends stand as a testament to the country’s rich winemaking diversity and heritage. Comprising a harmonious mix of indigenous and international grape varieties, these wines encapsulate the unique character of Italy’s diverse wine regions. Blends like Super Tuscans, combining Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, showcase a fusion of tradition and innovation. The Nebbiolo-based blends from Piedmont, such as Barbaresco and Barolo, exemplify elegance and longevity. Each region contributes distinct flavors, from the bold red fruits of the south to the structured tannins of the north. The artistry lies in winemakers’ hands, skillfully crafting blends that balance acidity, tannins, and fruit expression. Italian Red Blends offer a kaleidoscope of aromas, flavors, and textures, reflecting the country’s varied terroirs. Whether exploring a classic Chianti blend or a contemporary interpretation, these wines invite enthusiasts on a captivating journey through Italy’s winemaking mosaic.

Country Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.

Region Sicily

The beautiful island of Sicily has been growing grapevines and producing wines for thousands of years, ever since the ancient Greeks first landed on its golden shores and noticed the island's true potential as a haven for quality grapes. Today, the island is one of Italy's primary wine regions, and even though over eighty percent of Sicily's grapevines are used for the production of sweet fortified wines, the remaining wineries making other wine styles are renowned around the world for their quality and character. Indeed, Sicilian wineries are famed for their ability to capture something of the sun-drenched region in their wines, and the vines they cultivate benefit enormously from the almost constant sunshine and the incredibly fertile volcanic soils which typify the island.

Ratings & Reviews

WA 93pts

Wine Advocate

VM 93pts

Vinous Media

The 2021 Dolce & Gabbana Trancredi is youthfully coiled, holding its power in reserve. It opens with a hauntingly dark bouquet of mentholated herbs, cocoa, gravel dust and dried black cherries. Elegant in style, it offers silken textures and depths of ripe red and black fruits, which gain tension as saline mineral tones and a bitter dark chocolate saturation amass toward the close. Tannic and staining, the 2021 finishes long and classically dry, leaving a resonance of blackberry and a hint of sage to linger. Currently wrapped up tight and in need of cellaring.

JS 92pts

James Suckling

Dark and ripe wine with bright, almost jammy cassis, slightly leafy and balsamic notes, black cherries and cocoa. Full-bodied, velvety due to ripe tannins, crisp acidity and a tight yet balanced finish. Best from 2026.

Winery Notes

With an intense ruby red color, Tancredi combines notes of red fruit, black currant, and prunes, with balsamic notes and delicate hints of cocoa and sweet tobacco. On the palate it unfolds all its enveloping personality with perfectly integrated tannins and long persistence.

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