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.
  • Grilled beef spiedini
    Medium body and mineral freshness pair well with grilled beef skewers.
  • Parmigiana di melanzane
    Tart cherry acidity and medium body bridge the rich aubergine and tomato.

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

Facts

Producer
Planeta Sciaranuova (Etna)
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

Tags

dry high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood rustic nerello mascalese occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with pasta red sauce pairs with pork pairs with vegetable forward price trade up still red value pick
← Back to wines in Sicily