PLANETA ROSÉ SICILIA ROSATO
$22.99
The delicate color of Rosé reminds us of the elegance of a prima ballerina. Floral notes such as that of hibiscus and rose hip encounter hints of wild strawberries, blackberries and honeymelon. Lively and fresh in the mouth, memories of meringue, and recollects the pale flesh of peaches. A perfect match for any summer afternoon snack. Good as well with seafood and fried vegetables, tempura or sushi.
50% Nero d’Avola, 50% Syrah
12.5% ABV
- Size: .750L
Description
TERROIR & VINTAGE NOTES
Planeta’s six boutique wineries include: Ulmo at Sambuca di Sicilia, Dispensa at Menfi, Dorilli at Vittoria, Buonivini at Noto, Sciara Nuova on Etna at Castiglione di Sicilia, and the newest addition, La Baronia at Capo Milazzo. Each vineyard site is carefully cultivated with grapes that best compliment the local terroir.
Soil is average depth, moderately limey with mixed yellow and grey chalk, moderately fine texture, with few stones present.
WINEMAKING
The harvest started with the Syrah on August 28th and the Nero d’Avola followed on September 4th–5th. Vinificaiton is similar to that of a white wine: destalking and sent to soft pressing for a brief maceration of one to two hours to achieve a perfect extraction of color. The must thus obtained, after decanting, is transferred and fermented at 59°F in stainless steel vats.