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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, carob, licorice, warm spice
Palate: dark fruit, medium tannin, warm mineral, long
Planeta's Noto DOC Nero d'Avola from the Buonivini contrada captures the south-east of Sicily at its most sun-soaked: rich carob and dark cherry with the warm mineral finish typical of the Noto appellation's limestone soils.
What it pairs with
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Slow-braised pork with black olives
Carob-warm Nero d'Avola is the ideal companion for rich pork braised with Sicilian olives. -
Pasta con salsiccia e broccoli
Dark fruit and medium tannin hold up to the richness of sausage and brassica pasta. -
Aged Ragusano
The wine's warm mineral depth pairs well with the sharp crystalline character of aged Ragusano DOP.
How to serve Planeta Noto Nero d'Avola
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. Slow-braised pork with black olives, Pasta con salsiccia e broccoli, Aged Ragusano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Planeta established the Buonivini estate near Noto in 2003 to explore what is considered the heartland of Nero d'Avola cultivation. The estate sits in the Contrada Buonivini within the Noto DOC, historically associated with the oldest and most valued Nero d'Avola vines.
- 2003: Planeta establishes Buonivini estate in Noto; first Noto DOC Nero d'Avola
Facts
- Producer
- Planeta Buonivini (Noto) · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nero d'Avola (100%)
- Classification
- Noto DOC
- Oak
- Aged in Slavonian oak casks, 12 months
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 18-26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Planeta Noto Nero d'Avola
What does Planeta Noto Nero d'Avola taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, carob, licorice, warm spice. On the palate, dark fruit, medium tannin, warm mineral, long. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a warm, carob-spice finish. Planeta's Noto DOC Nero d'Avola from the Buonivini contrada captures the south-east of Sicily at its most sun-soaked: rich carob and dark cherry with the warm mineral finish typical of the Noto appellation's limestone soils.
When should I drink Planeta Noto Nero d'Avola?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Planeta Noto Nero d'Avola?
Slow-braised pork with black olives is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pasta con salsiccia e broccoli and Aged Ragusano. Carob-warm Nero d'Avola is the ideal companion for rich pork braised with Sicilian olives.
What grapes are in Planeta Noto Nero d'Avola?
The blend is Nero d'Avola (100%). The wine is classified as Noto DOC.
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