WINE DESCRIPTION
Planeta Noto Nero d'Avola is a sophisticated and expressive red wine from the Noto DOC region of Sicily, Italy, produced by the renowned Planeta winery. This wine is a tribute to the indigenous Nero d'Avola grape, Sicily's most significant and cherished varietal, known for producing deeply colored, full-bodied wines with a rich flavor profile. Planeta, a winery at the forefront of Sicilian viticulture, crafts this wine from grapes grown in their best vineyards in Noto, an area particularly suited to this grape due to its warm climate and calcareous soils.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Planeta Noto Nero d'Avola presents a rich, deep ruby color and exudes enticing aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, and cherries, complemented by notes of sweet spices, licorice, and a hint of tobacco.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and velvety, offering a generous array of dark fruit flavors that echo the nose, along with nuances of vanilla and a slight earthy minerality. The wine's well-integrated tannins and balanced acidity lead to a smooth, lingering finish that showcases the depth and elegance of Nero d'Avola.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Nero d'Avola
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
3.6
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