Identity
| Producer | Planeta |
| Year | 2021 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 40% Nero d'Avola, 30% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Franc |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | intense and vivid ruby red |
| Aroma | currants, mulberries, spicy notes, mint, red berries, violet, dusty flowers, peppery herbs |
| Palate | ripe wild fruit flavors, balanced full and grassy taste, soft smooth tannins, fresh acidity, herbal and umami notes |
| Finish | perfumed, fresh, slightly tannic, lightly spicy finish |
| Food Pairing | Mediterranean pasta dishes, light meat meals, vegetables, oily fish, fennel-flavored grilled sausages |
| Serving Temp | 16-18 |
| Aging Potential | 3-5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | Fermentation with skins for about two weeks at 25ºC, then racked to finish fermentation cleanly. |
| Fermentation | Maceration with skins for approximately two weeks at 25ºC, then must is de-vatted and racked to complete fermentation. |
Terroir
| Soil | Diverse Sicilian soils suited to Nero d'Avola, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc. |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-harvested from Planeta's vineyards in Sicily, including Ulmo estate. |
Interesting facts
| Planeta is a leading Sicilian producer with organic certification since 2021; La Segreta is named after the woods surrounding the vineyards at Ulmo estate; the label is inspired by Sicilian flora and nature. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |