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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong, Warm finish

Aroma: ripe plum, chocolate, spice, cedar

Palate: dark fruit, smooth tannin, cedar, warm finish

Ramione blends the dark fruit warmth of Nero d'Avola with the softening effect of Merlot at 900 metres above sea level: the result is a polished, smooth Sicilian blend with surprising freshness from altitude.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Pecorino Siciliano Our pick Aged Pecorino Siciliano is salty, with heat that builds over 4 to 8 months. Full-bodied Sicilian reds, from native blends to Syrah, Cabernet and Petit Verdot, bring the concentration and tannin to stand up to it.

How to serve Baglio di Pianetto Ramione

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Braised short ribs, Wild mushroom tagliatelle, Aged pecorino with honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Count Paolo Marzotto founded Baglio di Pianetto in 1997 and created the Ramione as his estate's prestige red blend, growing Nero d'Avola and Merlot at the unusually high altitude of 900 metres near Santa Cristina Gela.

  1. 1997Baglio di Pianetto founded by Count Paolo Marzotto
  2. 2001First Ramione blend from Nero d'Avola and Merlot at high-altitude estate

Facts

Producer
Baglio di Pianetto · visiting guide
Grapes
Nero d'Avola, Merlot
Classification
Sicilia DOC
Oak
Aged in French barriques, 14 months
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 20-30 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage
First vintage
2001
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Baglio di Pianetto Ramione

What does Baglio di Pianetto Ramione taste like?

On the nose, ripe plum, chocolate, spice, cedar. On the palate, dark fruit, smooth tannin, cedar, warm finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a long, warm finish. Ramione blends the dark fruit warmth of Nero d'Avola with the softening effect of Merlot at 900 metres above sea level: the result is a polished, smooth Sicilian blend with surprising freshness from altitude.

When should I drink Baglio di Pianetto Ramione?

Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Baglio di Pianetto Ramione?

Braised short ribs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild mushroom tagliatelle and Aged pecorino with honey. Smooth tannin and dark fruit match the richness of slow-braised bone-in beef.

What grapes are in Baglio di Pianetto Ramione?

The blend is Nero d'Avola, Merlot. The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.

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