The ancient family cellars, built in 1851 in Marsala, are a living example of industrial archeology. Here we have been welcoming visitors for over twenty years, guiding them to discover the Donnafugata’s history and wines.
- · Opening period ·
- all year round
- · Opening Days ·
- every day
- · Opening hours ·
- 10.00 - 13.00; 15.30 - 18.30
Sunday and holidays 12.00 - 13.00; 15.30 - 18.30.
- · Holidays and exceptional closures ·
- 1sr, 2nd, 6th and 19th January; Easter; 8th, 24th, 25th, 26th 31st December
- · Coordinates ·
- N 37.788095, E 12.446889
Hours
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Sicilia da bere
Wine - 30 € per pers. -
Brunch Siciliano
Wine & food - 40 € per pers.
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Donna Gabriella
Wine & food - 60 € per pers. -
Brunch Siciliano
Wine & food - 40 € per pers.
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#Donnafugatatime Marsala
Wine & food - 38 € per pers. -
Sicilia da bere
Wine - 30 € per pers. -
Iconic Wine Library
Wine - 50 € per pers.
Tastings
Sicilia da bere
A journey among unique territories and grape varieties
The family cellars, an example of industrial archeology
The winery in Marsala, built in 1851, retains the typical layout of a Mediterranean “baglio” with a spacious courtyard, dotted with citrus and olive trees and wooden trusses, the work of master carpenters of long ago. Here visitors will be guided by young and competent staff to discover Donnafugata.
Underground barrique cellar, model of sustainable architecture
The underground barrique cellar, whose architecture is reminiscent of Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, is an exciting place where visitors can discover the secrets behind the aging of some of Donnafugata's most representative wines, such as Chiarandà, Tancredi and Mille e una Notte.
Built in 2007, it is an example of sustainable architecture: carved out of the tufo rock (calcarenite), in fact, it allows a reduced use of energy to maintain the desired temperature and humidity parameters (15°C and 85%).
Sala delle Botti, the quintessence of Sicily
Sala delle Botti, so called because of the large barrels preserved here, has a particular fascination due to the artifacts it houses. Here visitors can admire some of the finest pieces from the family collection: ancient ceramics made in Burgio and Caltagirone; wooden sides of traditional Sicilian carts, embellished with bucolic carvings and gaudy pictorial decorations; the “keys” of the carts, bass-reliefs carved in wood and wrought iron friezes of particular value.
An unique collection that will let you discover the soul of Sicily.
Shopping point
- · Opening Days ·
- every day
- · Opening hours ·
10.00 - 13.00; 15.30 - 18.30
Sunday and holidays 12.00 - 13.00; 15.30 - 18.30.
- · Payments ·
It is possible to pay by cash, bancomat or the major credit cards (Visa, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Maestro, American Express)
- · Shipping ·
It is possible to ship purchased wines to Italy, Europe. For more information see the FAQ
- · Languages ·
- English, Italian
- · For information and booking ·
- Tel. (+39) 0923 724 245
- Tel. (+39) 0923 724 263
- visitare@donnafugata.it
Location
- · Coordinates ·
- N 37.788095, E 12.446889
- · Holidays and exceptional closures ·
- 1sr, 2nd, 6th and 19th January; Easter; 8th, 24th, 25th, 26th 31st December
- · Tour and tasting hours ·
11.00, 13.00, 16.30
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