Ratings
JS 93 · RP 93 · WE 94 · WS 92
Identity
| Producer | Planeta |
| Year | 2021 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Organic |
| Grapes | 100% Nero d'Avola |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Intense red with violet nuances |
| Aroma | Aromas of Mediterranean macchia, seawrack, sour cherry, ripe blackberry, bergamot, bitter orange, carob flour, incense |
| Palate | Ripe fruit combined with wood tannin, densely textured tannins, complex and balanced structure |
| Finish | Long, complex finish with balanced tannins and spicy notes |
| Food Pairing | Roast lamb, Grilled red meats, Aged cheeses, Game dishes, Mediterranean cuisine |
| Serving Temp | 16-18°C |
| Aging Potential | 8-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | 14 months in French oak barriques, followed by a few months in bottle |
| Fermentation | 21 days maceration on skins, malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 35 |
| Soil | Lime marl with fine texture and light-coloured chalk fragments |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes harvested by hand, sorted and destalked |
Interesting facts
| Santa Cecilia is Planeta's top-of-the-range Nero d'Avola from Noto, the original territory of the variety, produced organically with SOStain® protocols. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |