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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 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

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryVery Long, Graphite-Mineral finish

Aroma: blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, graphite

Palate: concentrated dark fruit, firm structured tannin, cedar, mineral depth

Burdese is Planeta's prestige Cabernet Sauvignon-Franc blend, named in Sicilian dialect for Bordeaux. Grown at Ulmo in Menfi, the wine achieves the concentration of ripeness that Sicily's sun provides while preserving the variety's structural backbone through altitude and careful vinification.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled dry-aged porterhouse Firm Bordeaux structure and graphite depth are the definitive partners for quality dry-aged beef.
  • Lamb rack with herb crust Cedar and tobacco notes with firm tannin complement herb-crusted lamb at its finest.More wines for lamb →
  • Truffle pasta The wine's mineral depth and concentration pair with truffle's earthy intensity.More wines for truffles →

With cheese

Pecorino Siciliano Our pick Aged Pecorino Siciliano is salty, with heat that builds over 4 to 8 months. Full-bodied Sicilian reds, from native blends to Syrah, Cabernet and Petit Verdot, bring the concentration and tannin to stand up to it.

How to serve Planeta Burdese

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled dry-aged porterhouse, Lamb rack with herb crust, Truffle pasta. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Planeta produced Burdese from the outset of the winery's modern era, planting Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc at Ulmo with guidance from Jacques Lurton. The name is the Sicilian dialectal word for Bordeaux, emphasising the wine's intentional Bordelais identity.

  1. 1997First Burdese Cabernet blend from Planeta's Ulmo Menfi estate

Facts

Producer
Planeta · visiting guide
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Classification
Sicilia DOC
Oak
Aged in French barriques (new and second-fill), 16 months
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 30-45 at retail
Drinking window
5-18 from vintage
First vintage
1997

Frequently asked about Planeta Burdese

What does Planeta Burdese taste like?

On the nose, blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, graphite. On the palate, concentrated dark fruit, firm structured tannin, cedar, mineral depth. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a very long, graphite-mineral finish. Burdese is Planeta's prestige Cabernet Sauvignon-Franc blend, named in Sicilian dialect for Bordeaux. Grown at Ulmo in Menfi, the wine achieves the concentration of ripeness that Sicily's sun provides while preserving the variety's structural backbone through altitude and careful vinification.

When should I drink Planeta Burdese?

Drink 5-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Planeta Burdese?

Grilled dry-aged porterhouse is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lamb rack with herb crust and Truffle pasta. Firm Bordeaux structure and graphite depth are the definitive partners for quality dry-aged beef.

What grapes are in Planeta Burdese?

The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc. The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.

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