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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 acidityDryPersistent, Savoury finish

Aroma: sour cherry, orange peel, dried herbs, mineral

Palate: red berry, cherry, spice, firm clay-mineral finish

Planeta's DOCG expression from the Dorilli contrada in Vittoria: classic cherry-sour-herb character of the appellation with the polish and consistency Planeta's winemaking team delivers across all estates.

What it pairs with

  • Stuffed pork rolls (braciole) The wine's Frappato acidity and Nero d'Avola warmth complement the herb-stuffed pork.More wines for pork →
  • Grilled tuna steak Cerasuolo di Vittoria's relative lightness and acidity make it one of the few reds suited to grilled tuna.More wines for tuna →
  • Sicilian arancini Bright red-fruit acidity provides refreshing contrast to the richness of fried stuffed rice.

With cheese

Ragusano Our pick The Ragusano consortium's page on use suggests Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG among the reds that pair well with the cheese. The wine's red cherry and high acidity suit a table-aged wheel, and both come from south-eastern Sicily.

How to serve Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria

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. Stuffed pork rolls (braciole), Grilled tuna steak, Sicilian arancini. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Planeta established their Vittoria estate in the Dorilli contrada in 1997, one of the first major Sicilian producers to recognise the potential of the Cerasuolo di Vittoria appellation. Their DOCG bottling helped raise the profile of the zone internationally.

  1. 1997Planeta establishes Dorilli estate in Vittoria, first DOCG production
  2. 2005Cerasuolo di Vittoria elevated to DOCG status

Facts

Producer
Planeta Dorilli (Vittoria) · visiting guide
Grapes
Nero d'Avola (60%), Frappato (40%)
Classification
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
Oak
Aged in large Slavonian oak casks, 10-12 months
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 22-32 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
1997

Frequently asked about Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria

What does Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria taste like?

On the nose, sour cherry, orange peel, dried herbs, mineral. On the palate, red berry, cherry, spice, firm clay-mineral finish. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a persistent, savoury finish. Planeta's DOCG expression from the Dorilli contrada in Vittoria: classic cherry-sour-herb character of the appellation with the polish and consistency Planeta's winemaking team delivers across all estates.

When should I drink Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria?

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 Cerasuolo di Vittoria?

Stuffed pork rolls (braciole) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled tuna steak and Sicilian arancini. The wine's Frappato acidity and Nero d'Avola warmth complement the herb-stuffed pork.

What grapes are in Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria?

The blend is Nero d'Avola (60%), Frappato (40%). The wine is classified as Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG.

Tags

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