“Santa Cecilia” Nero d’Avola Sicilia Noto DOC 2022 (BIO)

Planeta | Cantina Buonivini | Sicily
Az. Agr. Planeta s.s. | Contrada Dispensa | IT 92013 Menfi

19042322 · 0,75 l · 34,67 €/lavailable immediately

Santa Cecilia is Planeta's Nero d'Avola icon – born in the barren, sun-baked cultural landscape of Noto, on white limestone soils that give the variety depth, elegance and saltiness. A dense ruby red colour with a purple core in the glass. The bouquet opens with ripe black cherry, plum and mulberry, flanked by balsamic herbs, black tea, some liquorice and a fine graphite note. Powerful on the palate, but never overpowering: dense, ripe fruit meets a firm tannin structure that is well integrated and lends length. The acidity is precisely set, the finish is long and carried by a salty nuance that reflects the terroir of Contrada Buonivini. An expressive, high-class Nero d'Avola with a profile of origin, character and an ageing process that enhances rather than masks the variety. For Planeta, it has been a reference and expression of a new, confident Sicily for years. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Nero d'Avola Santa Cecilia opens with wildly exotic aromatics. Crushed blood orange combines with confectioner's spices, rum-soaked cherries and dark chocolate. The palate is round and energetic, with tart wild berry fruit and citrus tones elevated by a core of zesty acidity. Grippy and full of tension, the 2022 tapers off long and gently structured with a pleasantly chewy concentration." Vinous