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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

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

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryClean, Mineral, Medium Length finish

Aroma: red cherry, volcanic mineral, herbs, dried rose

Palate: tart cherry, medium tannin, saline mineral, clean herbs

Planeta's Etna Nerello Mascalese from the Sciaranuova estate in Solicchiata: the Planeta house style - expressive and accessible - applied to the volcanic north slope.

What it pairs with

  • Pasta al ragu di maiale siciliano The wine's herb freshness and cherry fruit complement Sicilian pork ragu.More wines for pasta with ragù →
  • Grilled beef spiedini Medium body and mineral freshness pair well with grilled beef skewers.More wines for beef and red meat →
  • Parmigiana di melanzane Tart cherry acidity and medium body bridge the rich aubergine and tomato.

With cheese

Piacentinu Ennese Our pick Black pepper and saffron run through Piacentinu's yellow paste. Etna Rosso from Nerello Mascalese is fresh and mineral, with red cherry fruit, fine tannin and high acidity, so it meets the spice without being flattened by it.

How to serve Planeta Sciaranuova Nerello Mascalese

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Pasta al ragu di maiale siciliano, Grilled beef spiedini, Parmigiana di melanzane. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Planeta established its Etna estate at Sciaranuova in Solicchiata in 2008, adding Nerello Mascalese cultivation to the multi-estate Planeta empire. The Sciaranuova winery is architecturally distinctive, built partially underground to maintain cellar conditions on the volcanic slope.

  1. 2008Planeta acquires Sciaranuova estate in Solicchiata
  2. 2009First Sciaranuova Nerello Mascalese vintage

Facts

Producer
Planeta Sciaranuova (Etna) · visiting guide
Grapes
Nerello Mascalese
Classification
Etna Rosso DOC
Oak
12 months in large Slavonian oak botti
ABV
13.5%
Price
€22-35 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
2009

Frequently asked about Planeta Sciaranuova Nerello Mascalese

What does Planeta Sciaranuova Nerello Mascalese taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, volcanic mineral, herbs, dried rose. On the palate, tart cherry, medium tannin, saline mineral, clean herbs. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a clean, mineral, medium length finish. Planeta's Etna Nerello Mascalese from the Sciaranuova estate in Solicchiata: the Planeta house style - expressive and accessible - applied to the volcanic north slope.

When should I drink Planeta Sciaranuova Nerello Mascalese?

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 Planeta Sciaranuova Nerello Mascalese?

Pasta al ragu di maiale siciliano is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled beef spiedini and Parmigiana di melanzane. The wine's herb freshness and cherry fruit complement Sicilian pork ragu.

What grapes are in Planeta Sciaranuova Nerello Mascalese?

The blend is Nerello Mascalese. The wine is classified as Etna Rosso DOC.

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