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Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
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
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Braised short ribs
Smooth tannin and dark fruit match the richness of slow-braised bone-in beef. -
Wild mushroom tagliatelle
Cedar and dark fruit notes complement earthy mushroom pasta. -
Aged pecorino with honey
Smooth warmth and plum notes pair nicely with sweet-salty aged sheep's milk cheese.
How to serve Baglio di Pianetto Ramione
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1997: Baglio di Pianetto founded by Count Paolo Marzotto
- 2001: First 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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