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Structure
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 in the header is our own.
In the glass
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
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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.
How to serve Planeta Sciaranuova Nerello Mascalese
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 2008: Planeta acquires Sciaranuova estate in Solicchiata
- 2009: First 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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