“Sito dell’Ulmo” Merlot Sicilia Menfi DOC 2021 · MAGNUM

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

19043421 · 1,5 l · 35,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available

The grapes come from the historic centrepiece of the Planeta estate in Ulmo near Sambuca di Sicilia – a vineyard that was planted back in the mid-1980s. The vines are rooted at an altitude of around 250 metres in loamy-sandy soils with a high lime content, not far from Lake Arancio. Deep ruby red in the glass with a purple rim. The nose opens powerfully and invitingly: black cherry, plum, cassis and blueberry, accompanied by cocoa, tobacco, fresh leather and a subtle herbal spice. On the palate, Sito dell'Ulmo is both full-bodied and elegant: dense, with polished tannins, fresh acidity and a long, silky finish. The integration of the wood is finely balanced and the fruit always remains in the foreground. A Sicilian Merlot with format, origin and depth. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Sicilia Menfi Merlot Sito dell'Ulmo is soft, rich and plush. It is aged for 14 months in French oak barrels to produce thick layers of ripe cherry confit, toasted almonds and cinnamon. The freshness and minerality of the deep limestone soils ensure that the wine is not too heavy or monotonous." Wine Advocate