Planeta Syrah IGT Sicily

Planeta has risen spectacularly since inception in 1994, being named Winery of the Year 1999. In 1996 Planeta started growing Syrah because it is the international grape variety which, more than any other, is at its best in warm regions such as Sicily. As Syrah needs a long exposure to the sunlight, Planeta believe that sunny Sicily, widely accepted as the land of its origin, is the most suitable for the production of premium quality Syrah. Planeta blended the first vintages of this variety with Nero d’Avola, however, starting from 1999, a pure Syrah wine was produced, full and rich with a spicy bouquet and aromatic notes of green figs, this is the sunniest wine of the Planeta range. The Syrah grapes are destemmed and crushed, followed by the process of extraction on skins conduced with 12 days of maceration. After draining the wine is matured in 225 litres French oak barrels for 12 months. A ruby red coloured wine with violet undertones and an Australian styled nose reminiscent of intense spices like pepper and cloves. Fig and fig sap scents predominate, and the wood notes blend into the fruit gathering into a cocoa-like complex aroma. The young tannins and fresh fruit palate are luscious and supple in texture, with an impact that is lasting. The power of this wine is due to its complexity more than just the tannin. (6 x 75 cl)

Available in a Magnum Bottles. Planeta has risen spectacularly since inception in 1994, being named Winery of the Year 1999. In 1996 Planeta started growing Syrah because it is the international grape variety which, more than any other, is at its best in warm regions such as Sicily. As Syrah needs a long exposure to the sunlight, Planeta believe that sunny Sicily, widely accepted as the land of its origin, is the most suitable for the production of premium quality Syrah. Planeta blended the first vintages of this variety with Nero d’Avola, however, starting from 1999, a pure Syrah wine was produced, full and rich with a spicy bouquet and aromatic notes of green figs, this is the sunniest wine of the Planeta range. The Syrah grapes are destemmed and crushed, followed by the process of extraction on skins conduced with 12 days of maceration. After draining the wine is matured in 225 litres French oak barrels for 12 months. A ruby red coloured wine with violet undertones and an Australian styled nose reminiscent of intense spices like pepper and cloves. Fig and fig sap scents predominate, and the wood notes blend into the fruit gathering into a cocoa-like complex aroma. The young tannins and fresh fruit palate are luscious and supple in texture, with an impact that is lasting. The power of this wine is due to its complexity more than just the tannin.

Planeta has risen spectacularly since inception in 1994, being named Winery of the Year 1999. In 1996 Planeta started growing Syrah because it is the international grape variety which, more than any other, is at its best in warm regions such as Sicily. As Syrah needs a long exposure to the sunlight, Planeta believe that sunny Sicily, widely accepted as the land of its origin, is the most suitable for the production of premium quality Syrah. Planeta blended the first vintages of this variety with Nero d’Avola, however, starting from 1999, a pure Syrah wine was produced, full and rich with a spicy bouquet and aromatic notes of green figs, this is the sunniest wine of the Planeta range. The Syrah grapes are destemmed and crushed, followed by the process of extraction on skins conduced with 12 days of maceration. After draining the wine is matured in 225 litres French oak barrels for 12 months. A ruby red coloured wine with violet undertones and an Australian styled nose reminiscent of intense spices like pepper and cloves. Fig and fig sap scents predominate, and the wood notes blend into the fruit gathering into a cocoa-like complex aroma. The young tannins and fresh fruit palate are luscious and supple in texture, with an impact that is lasting. The power of this wine is due to its complexity more than just the tannin.

Planeta has risen spectacularly since inception in 1994, being named Winery of the Year 1999. First produced in the 1999 vintage, Santa Cecilia is made of 100% Nero dÂ’Avola; it is after careful research and experimentation with one of the best Sicilian grape varieties that this wine has been produced. 50% of the grapes comes from the vineyard Dispensa in Menfi and the remaining 50% from the Buonivini estate in Noto. The Nero D'Avola grapes are destemmed and crushed, followed by the process of extraction on skins conducted with 12 days of maceration. After draining the wine is matured in 225 litres Allier oak barrels for 12 months. A Purple red coloured wine with violet hue and a lively nose characteristic of Nero dÂ’Avola grown in the Noto area: graphite and red fruit such as plums, berries and liquorice bouquet with hints of hazelnuts and carob, peppercorns and fig preserve. The palate is tightly tannic, rather than weighty and the taste spreads out from the centre of the palate, filling the mouth with its balanced texture and a certain tang. (6 x 75 cl)

Available in Magnum bottles. Planeta has risen spectacularly since inception in 1994, being named Winery of the Year 1999. First produced in the 1999 vintage, Santa Cecilia is made of 100% Nero d'Avola; it is after careful research and experimentation with one of the best Sicilian grape varieties that this wine has been produced. 50% of the grapes comes from the vineyard Dispensa in Menfi and the remaining 50% from the Buonivini estate in Noto. The Nero D'Avola grapes are destemmed and crushed, followed by the process of extraction on skins conducted with 12 days of maceration. After draining the wine is matured in 225 litres Allier oak barrels for 12 months. A Purple red coloured wine with violet hue and a lively nose characteristic of Nero d'Avola grown in the Noto area (3 x 1.5 Litres)

Available in Magnum Bottles Planeta has risen spectacularly since inception in 1994, being named Winery of the Year 1999. The Chardonnay grapes are crushed and destemmed; the juice is clarified through settling cold overnight and then inoculated with a selected pure yeast. The fermentation is carried out in French oak barrels, where the wine is kept on his yeast lees for 10 months. This wine is a golden yellow colour with bright greenish hue and a very intense, fruity bouquet of citrus, matured apricot, light balsamic with hints of mint and sage as well as nut tones and orange blossom aftertaste. On the Palate it is dry and elegant with lively acidity well balanced by the alcohol and the wood aromas of the barrels.

Planeta has risen spectacularly since inception in 1994, being named Winery of the Year 1999. This 100% Merlot wine destem and crush the grapes, followed by the process of extraction on skins conducted over 14 days of maceration with regular plunging and pumping over. After draining the wine is matured in French oak barrels for 12 months. Intense red wine with a strong ruby hue and a complex nose, with mineral notes of graphite and flint, alongside the fruit . The scent highlights are provided by hints of balsam and musk, laurel and leather, while the palate is concentrated, elegant, with lively tannins, refined and spicy. A lingering tannic note gives way to mint notes in the finish. (6 x 75 cl)

Planeta has risen spectacularly since inception in 1994, being named Winery of the Year 1999. The Chardonnay grapes are crushed and destemmed; the juice is clarified through settling cold overnight and then inoculated with a selected pure yeast. The fermentation is carried out in French oak barrels, where the wine is kept on his yeast lees for 10 months. This wine is a golden yellow colour with bright greenish hue and a very intense, fruity bouquet of citrus, matured apricot, light balsamic with hints of mint and sage as well as nut tones and orange blossom aftertaste. On the Palate it is dry and elegant with lively acidity well balanced by the alcohol and the wood aromas of the barrels. (6 x 75 cl)

Available in Magnum Bottles. Planeta has risen spectacularly since inception in 1994, being named Winery of the Year 1999. This 100% Merlot wine destem and crush the grapes, followed by the process of extraction on skins conducted over 14 days of maceration with regular plunging and pumping over. After draining the wine is matured in French oak barrels for 12 months. Intense red wine with a strong ruby hue and a complex nose, with mineral notes of graphite and flint, alongside the fruit . The scent highlights are provided by hints of balsam and musk, laurel and leather, while the palate is concentrated, elegant, with lively tannins, refined and spicy. A lingering tannic note gives way to mint notes in the finish. (3 x 1.5 Litres)