Planeta
Nero d'Avola Santa Cecilia 2022
| Denomination | DOC Noto Nero d'Avola |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nero d'Avola |
| Aging | Aged for 14 months in Allier oak barriques (second and third use) |
- Identity: Still organic red wine, Nero d’Avola 2022, Noto DOC, 13% vol
- Vinification: 21 days maceration on the skins, aged in steel and 14 months in Allier oak barriques
- Aroma: Notes of leather, wet grass, carob and ferrous nuances
- Palate: Ripe fruit with balsamic notes, dense and well-balanced tannins, graphite finish
- Format and awards: 0.75 l bottle; 91 points James Suckling, 92 points Vinous
Description
What kind of wine is it
Santa Cecilia is a still organic red wine produced by Planeta in the Noto area. On the nose, it reveals clear notes of leather, wet grass, carob and ferrous nuances. On the palate, the ripe and compact fruit blends with balsamic accents in a sweet and vigorous progression. The tasting is supported by a dense tannic structure, balanced by fresh acidity, and finishes with pleasant hints of graphite on the finish.
Where does it come from
The vineyards are located in the south of Sicily, in Noto, the historical epicentre for the cultivation of the Nero d’Avola grape variety. The Mediterranean climate and an altitude of about forty metres above sea level favour ideal ripening of the grapes. The vines sink their roots into very calcareous soils, rich in fine stones and light clay. This specific habitat gives the wine its deep structure, ensuring a tasting experience with a vigorous character.
How is it produced
After harvesting and destemming, the grapes undergo a skin maceration of about twenty-one days to extract colour and substance. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel containers at a controlled temperature and continues with malolactic fermentation. The process is completed with a fourteen-month maturation in second and third passage Allier oak barrels. This ageing softens the phenolic profile, enhancing the varietal purity of Nero d’Avola without overpowering the fruit’s aromatic identity.
History and Curiosities
Santa Cecilia represents the pinnacle of Planeta's excellence, a flagship organic wine entirely dedicated to Nero d’Avola. The result of seventeen generations of dedication to viticulture, this gem is born in the prestigious Noto DOC, the historical cradle of the grape variety located at the southernmost tip of Sicily. Here, ancient vineyards thrive on characteristic white, calcareous soils. Thanks to a sustainable harvest carried out at the end of September, the 2022 vintage proves exceptional, celebrated for its oenological quality with 92 points from Vinous and 91 points from James Suckling.
Awards
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2022
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1995
- Oenologist: Alessio Planeta
- Bottles produced: 2.500.000
- Hectares: 371
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| Name | Planeta Nero d'Avola Santa Cecilia 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Noto DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nero d'Avola |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Planeta |
| Story | History and Curiosities Santa Cecilia represents the pinnacle of Planeta's excellence, a flagship organic wine entirely dedicated to Nero d’Avola. The result of seventeen generations of dedication to viticulture, this gem is born in the prestigious Noto DOC, the historical cradle of the grape variety located at the southernmost tip of Sicily. Here, ancient vineyards thrive on characteristic white, calcareous soils. Thanks to a sustainable harvest carried out at the end of September, the 2022 vintage proves exceptional, celebrated for its oenological quality with 92 points from Vinous and 91 points from James Suckling. |
| Origin | Noto (Siracusa), Sicilia |
| Climate | Mediterranean climate |
| Soil composition | Very calcareous soils, abundant small stones; fine texture with light-coloured clay fraction. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000 |
| Yield per hectare | 8,500 kg/hectare |
| Harvest | Intorno al 20 settembre |
| Fermentation temperature | 25°C |
| Production technique | Destemming and crushing; maceration on the skins for 21 days; fermentation and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; ageing for 14 months in Allier oak barriques (second and third use) |
| Wine making | Destemming and crushing followed by 21 days of maceration on the skins; after racking, malolactic fermentation in steel; ageing for 14 months in Allier oak barriques (second and third passage). |
| Aging | Aged for 14 months in Allier oak barriques (second and third use) |
| Total acidity | 5.95 gr/L |
| PH | 3.39 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |