In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDrySmooth, Fruity finish

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.
  • Pasta with meat ragu
    A reliable everyday red for classic Italian pasta dishes.
  • Grilled chicken with herbs
    Medium body and herbal notes complement grilled chicken without overpowering.

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.

  1. 1997 — La Segreta Rosso launched as Planeta's entry multi-varietal red

Facts

Producer
Planeta
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

Tags

cabernet franc dry medium acid medium body medium tannin medium term merlot mood easygoing mood rustic nero d avola occasion bbq occasion weeknight old world pairs with pasta red sauce pairs with pizza pairs with poultry price everyday still red syrah value pick
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