Planeta Burdese

Name: Planeta Burdese
Brand: Planeta
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

Italy, Sicily

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

3.9

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Planeta Burdese is a premium red wine produced by Planeta, a renowned winery in Sicily, Italy. The wine is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes grown in the Menfi appellation. The vineyards are located on hillsides with varying soil types, providing a unique terroir that contributes to the wine's complexity and depth. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected before undergoing a traditional vinification process. The resulting wine is full-bodied with intense aromas of black fruit, spices, and tobacco. It has a rich and velvety texture with firm tannins and a long finish. Planeta Burdese is a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts who appreciate a bold and elegant red wine with a distinct Sicilian character.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This delightful Italian red blend from Planeta Winery is a heady mix of sun-ripened flavors.The Burdese is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, producing a juicy and vibrant wine that is bursting with dark plum and fresh raspberry aromas. On the palate, this red has a well-balanced acidity and velvety tannins. Its smooth, dark fruit flavors are accompanied by a hint of spiciness, making it a great pairing for rich dishes. Overall, the Planeta Burdese is a full-bodied and supple red that is sure to please.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Franc

ORIGINS

Winery: Planeta

Region: Sicily

Sicily is an Italian island located in the Mediterranean Sea, just off the "toe" of the Italian peninsula. It is the largest island in the Mediterranean and is home to a rich and diverse terroir and wine culture. Sicily has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the 8th century BC. The island has been home to many different cultures over the centuries, including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Normans, all of whom have left their mark on the island's wine culture. Today, Sicily is one of Italy's most important wine regions, producing a wide range of styles from both indigenous and international grape varieties.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.9

0 Reviews