WINE DESCRIPTION
Planeta Sito dell'Ulmo Merlot is a premium red wine produced by Planeta, a renowned winery in Sicily, Italy. The wine is made from Merlot grapes grown in the Sito dell'Ulmo vineyard, which is located in the Menfi appellation. The vineyard features a unique terroir with sandy soils and a Mediterranean climate, which gives the wine its distinct character. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a full-bodied and complex red with notes of dark fruit, spice, and vanilla.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Planeta Sito dell'Ulmo Merlot has a deep ruby-red colour and aromas of blackberry, blueberry and ripe plum.On the palate, it is full-bodied with velvety tannins and a balanced acidity. Notes of cedar and vanilla linger on the finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2026
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost 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)
Merlot
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
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