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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 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-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong, Peppery finish

Aroma: pepper, blackberry, violet, olive

Palate: dark fruit, spice, firm tannin, mineral

Baglio di Pianetto's high-altitude Syrah shows how the variety performs at 900 metres: the elevation preserves aromatic freshness and pepper-spice that is often lost at lower-altitude Sicilian warmth.

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 Viafrancia

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. Lamb ribs with black olives, Grilled wild boar sausage, Tapenade bruschetta. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Baglio di Pianetto planted Syrah at their Pianetto estate and named the wine Viafrancia (Via Francia being the estate's street address), emphasising the French variety grown in a Sicilian context. High altitude preserves the variety's northern-Rhone pepper character.

  1. 2005First Viafrancia Syrah from the Pianetto high-altitude estate

Facts

Producer
Baglio di Pianetto · visiting guide
Grapes
Syrah (100%)
Classification
Sicilia DOC
Oak
Aged in French barriques, 14 months
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 18-28 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
2005
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Baglio di Pianetto Viafrancia

What does Baglio di Pianetto Viafrancia taste like?

On the nose, pepper, blackberry, violet, olive. On the palate, dark fruit, spice, firm tannin, mineral. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long, peppery finish. Baglio di Pianetto's high-altitude Syrah shows how the variety performs at 900 metres: the elevation preserves aromatic freshness and pepper-spice that is often lost at lower-altitude Sicilian warmth.

When should I drink Baglio di Pianetto Viafrancia?

Drink 3-12 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 Viafrancia?

Lamb ribs with black olives is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled wild boar sausage and Tapenade bruschetta. Pepper-spice and dark fruit are the definitive Syrah pairing for herb-seasoned lamb.

What grapes are in Baglio di Pianetto Viafrancia?

The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.

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