“Eruzione 1614” Nerello Mascalese Sicilia DOC 2021 (BIO)

Planeta | Cantina Feudo di Mezzo | Sicily
Az. Agr. Planeta s.s. | Contrada Dispensa | IT 92013 Menfi

19045221 · 0,75 l · 30,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The eruption of 1614 is legendary in the history of Etna, as it lasted ten years, making it the longest recorded eruption of the active volcano to date. A very impressive and fitting name for Planeta's Etna series of equally impressive wines. It could hardly be more autochthonous: this excellent wine from the Nerello Mascalese grape comes from the hotspot on the east coast of Sicily, from the slopes of Mount Etna. Bright cherry red in colour, a fine aroma of raspberry and blood orange, gripping, taut acidity, silky tannins and a lively elegance with beautiful minerality. Great, long and unique! SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant ruby red colour with rim brightening. Concentrated fruit on the nose, lots of strawberry and cherry, followed by lavender. Juicy fruit on the palate, gripping tannins, dancing acidity, spicy final." Falstaff

"A delicious, juicy and lively Nerello Mascalese, with flavours of wild berries, grilled herbs, black earth and some baking spice. Medium-bodied with supple tannins and bright acidity. Plenty of verve and juiciness, with more wild berry character on the flavourful and flamboyant finish, from organically grown grapes." James Suckling

"The dark floral Nerello Mascalese Eruzione 1614 2021 unfolds slowly with a dusty bouquet of dried cherries, rose petals and nuances of cedar spice. It is graceful and refined, with silky texture and tart red berry fruit that adds a subtle grip towards the finish. A hint of sour citrus lingers along with edgy tannins that are well balanced by a touch of zesty acidity. The 2021 has the stuff and the balance for medium-term cellaring." Vinous

"The Planeta 2021 Sicilia Nerello Mascalese Eruzione 1614 shows a rather unexpected bouquet with delicate aromas reminiscent of pressed rose and dried iris. Volcanic, mineral notes that are naturally dark and spicy usually dominate Etna's red wines, but this bottle instead shows a nice deviation towards wild berries, forest and dried flowers." Wine Advocate