Planeta
Maroccoli Syrah 2020
Other years:
2021| Denomination | DOC Menfi Syrah |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Aging | In Allier oak barrels, 30% new. |
| Other years | 2021 |
Description
Still red from Sicily, 14.5% ABV, produced by Planeta. 100% Syrah, 0.75L bottle, 2020 vintage. A Syrah from the Menfi area, a wine that tells the story of one of Sicily's most important wineries. Aged in Allier oak barriques, 30% new. Dark notes of cocoa, freshly dried red roses, leather, black pepper, and licorice root give this nose a mysterious character, followed by camphorated balsamic notes and hints of brandied cherries. Dense ruby red. The palate balances soft tannins and subtle freshness; good balance in the finish. A wine that pairs perfectly with red meats, game, and aged cheeses.
Awards
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2020
92/100
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2020
2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
91/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2020
92/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1995
- Oenologist: Alessio Planeta
- Bottles produced: 2.500.000
- Hectares: 371
Xtrawine offers a selection of Planeta wines awarded by AIS, representing high‑quality vintages such as 2016 and 2017. These wines showcase the richness of Sicilian terroirs through intense, harmonious aromas with fruity and floral notes, and a defined, balanced and deeply distinctive palate. Read more
| Name | Planeta Maroccoli Syrah 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Menfi DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Planeta |
| Origin | Sambuca di Sicilia (AG) |
| Climate | Altitude: 370 m. a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Skeleton-rich, medium clayey soil with abundant silty fraction. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon. |
| Plants per hectare | 4.500 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 90 q/Ha |
| Harvest | 10 5 September |
| Fermentation temperature | 25 ⁰C |
| Fermentation | 21 days. |
| Wine making | Destemming followed by 21 days on the skins at 25 °C; after racking, malolactic fermentation follows in steel and wood. |
| Aging | In Allier oak barrels, 30% new. |
| Total acidity | 5.2 gr/L |
| PH | 3.45 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |