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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: cherry, blackberry, herb, light spice
Palate: red-dark fruit, smooth tannin, herbal, medium-bodied
La Segreta Rosso is Planeta's multi-varietal entry red: Nero d'Avola blended with Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc for a smooth, approachable and consistent everyday Sicilian red with broad food versatility.
What it pairs with
- Pizza with various toppings Smooth medium tannin and cherry-herb fruit make this the archetypal pizza red.More wines for pizza →
- Pasta with meat ragu A reliable everyday red for classic Italian pasta dishes.More wines for pasta with ragù →
- Grilled chicken with herbs Medium body and herbal notes complement grilled chicken without overpowering.More wines for chicken and white meat →
How to serve Planeta La Segreta Rosso
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. Pizza with various toppings, Pasta with meat ragu, Grilled chicken with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
La Segreta Rosso was launched alongside the white in 1997 as Planeta's entry-level multi-varietal red, designed to offer a consistent, approachable style at volume while the prestige cuvees were being established.
- 1997La Segreta Rosso launched as Planeta's entry multi-varietal red
Facts
- Producer
- Planeta · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nero d'Avola, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc
- Classification
- Sicilia DOC
- Oak
- Aged in large Slavonian oak casks
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1997
Frequently asked about Planeta La Segreta Rosso
What does Planeta La Segreta Rosso taste like?
On the nose, cherry, blackberry, herb, light spice. On the palate, red-dark fruit, smooth tannin, herbal, medium-bodied. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a smooth, fruity finish. La Segreta Rosso is Planeta's multi-varietal entry red: Nero d'Avola blended with Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc for a smooth, approachable and consistent everyday Sicilian red with broad food versatility.
When should I drink Planeta La Segreta Rosso?
Drink 2-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Planeta La Segreta Rosso?
Pizza with various toppings is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pasta with meat ragu and Grilled chicken with herbs. Smooth medium tannin and cherry-herb fruit make this the archetypal pizza red.
What grapes are in Planeta La Segreta Rosso?
The blend is Nero d'Avola, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc. The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.
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