Donnafugata "Florimundi" Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG 2023
(Sicily, Italy) - [JS 90]

About the Winery:
Giacomo Rallo, the fourth generation of a family with over 170 years of experience in quality wine, founded Donnafugata in 1983 together with his wife Gabriella. Today, their children José and Antonio lead the company and a team of people focused on excellence.

In eastern Sicily, on the northern slope of Mount Etna, Donnafugata has 86 acres of vineyards with native grapes such as Carricante and Nerello Mascalese; in the territory of Vittoria DOC, the latest generation winery is surrounded by 103 acres of Nero d’Avola and Frappato.

About the Wine:
With delicate floral and fruity notes, it stands out for its smoothness; served chilled, this unusual red also goes well with fish. Floramundi embodies the harmonious balance of Cerasuolo di Vittoria.

Vineyard Notes
Southeastern Sicily, on the Estate of the Municipality of Acate and in other particularly suitable areas.

Prevalence of soils with altitude of 120 to 240 metres a.s.l., generally sandy interspersed with a substrate of limestone tuff and soils of medium texture. Warm
temperate climate, mitigated in the summer by a sea breeze and good variations in temperature between night and day.

VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning) training with spurred cordon pruning.

Vintage Notes
The beginning of winter saw slightly above-average temperatures between
December and January, which were offset by the arrival of cold weather and heavy
rainfall in February. All in all, a total of 421 mm of rainfall was recorded, as compared with the average of 416 mm.
Thanks to their position between the sea and the Hyblaean Mountains, the
vineyards benefitted from cool sea breezes and good variations in temperature between night and day, also during the hottest periods of summer. The Nero d’Avola and Frappato grapes reached the desired levels of ripeness and quality.

Harvest Notes
The harvest began in the youngest vineyards in the first ten days of September and concluded in the final week of the month.

Winemaking and Ageing
Fermentation is carried out in steel with maceration on the skins at a controlled
temperature. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in tanks for around 9 months and then in the bottle for at least 15 months.
Enjoy at its best within 3-4 years.

Tasting Notes
An intense ruby red colour with brilliant purple tints, Floramundi 2023 has fruity aromas, including hints of cherry and plum, together with fresh floral notes; the bouquet opens to balsamic and spicy nuances. Thanks to the fine and integrated tannins, the smoothness of this wine on the palate makes it pleasantly juicy. Floramundi embodies the harmonious balance of Cerasuolo di Vittoria (August 28, 2025).

Analytical Data
Grapes: Nero d’Avola and Frappato
Alcohol 13.5%
Total Acidity 5.7 g/l
pH 3.45

Ratings & Reviews

90 Points - James Suckling:
"A ripe and smoky style with roasted black pepper and blueberries. Though light- to medium-bodied, this has good weight, showing fruit pulp, moderate acidity and firm, chalky tannins. Drink now." (Nov 2025)