In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryVery Long, Chocolate-Mineral finish

Aroma: black cherry, prune, dark chocolate, tobacco

Palate: concentrated dark fruit, firm tannin, mineral warmth, long finish

Santa Cecilia is Planeta's prestige single-estate Nero d'Avola from Noto: rich, structured and mineral with chocolate-dark-fruit depth and the long finish that defines this appellation.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled aged beef tagliata with rocket
    Concentrated dark fruit and firm tannin are the natural companions to dry-aged beef.
  • Slow-braised lamb shanks
    The wine's Noto heat and long finish match the richness of hours-slow-braised lamb.
  • Dark chocolate fondant
    The chocolate register in the wine makes this a bold dessert pairing.

History

Planeta launched Santa Cecilia in 1997 from their Noto estate, drawing on the historic heartland of Nero d'Avola cultivation in south-east Sicily. It was among the wines that established Planeta as one of Italy's leading producers and Sicily as a serious fine-wine region.

  1. 1997 — First Santa Cecilia produced from Noto Nero d'Avola

Facts

Producer
Planeta
Grapes
Nero d'Avola (100%)
Classification
Noto DOC
Oak
Aged in French barriques, 12 months
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 28-40 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
1997

Tags

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