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 Producer:
Planeta
Region: Sicilia
DOC(G):
Cerasuolo
di Vittoria
About the Producer:
In July, 2004,
people all across Italy toasted the tenth birthday of Planeta, the
estate that brought new life to the wine of Sicilia. Though young,
this estate is already renowned for its quality wines.
It was near Lake Arancio in the Sicilian countryside, where the island’s
oldest vines are found, that Francesca, Alessio, and Santi Planeta
first established themselves ten years ago. They have since added
land in Menfi, where they grow Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon,
and further south in Ragusa, where they produce Cerasuolo, their first
DOC wine. Their most recent expansion was in Noto, known for its impressive
Baroque architecture and Contrada Buonivini wines. With 350 total
hectares planted in these strong viticultural areas, the Planeta family
has already earned such prestigious awards as the Gambero Rosso 1999
Producer of the Year. Be sure to try the Santa Cecilia, which is an
excellent blend of Syrah and Nero d'Avola.
Featured Wine(s):
Planeta
Santa Cecilia
Planeta Syrah
Planeta Merlot
Planeta Chardonnay
Planeta Burdese
To purchase these wines, call our Portfolio
Managers at 212.473.2323.
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