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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
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
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Lamb ribs with black olives
Pepper-spice and dark fruit are the definitive Syrah pairing for herb-seasoned lamb. -
Grilled wild boar sausage
Full body and peppery character stand up to gamey wild boar sausage. -
Tapenade bruschetta
Olive notes in the wine mirror the Provencal character of black olive tapenade.
How to serve Baglio di Pianetto Viafrancia
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. 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.
- 2005: First 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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