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Planeta is a Journey through Sicily.

And that journey begins at Sambuca di Sicilia, on the estate which the Planeta family has owned since the 1600s. Here on Italy’s most enchanting island, three enthusiastic young Sicilians, Alessio, Francesca and Santi Planeta, began their winemaking venture in the mid-1980s. Subsequent years were spent matching the extraordinarily diverse Sicilian soils with both indigenous and international varieties. Years of careful research paid off when the Planeta wines were met with immediate critical acclaim upon introduction in the U.S. in the late 1990s.

The trio’s newest winery is La Segreta in Menfi, upon which the Planeta winemaking expertise has been lavished to achieve wines of the very best quality. The grapes from this wine come from the Planeta winery’s first vineyard. The label pays tribute to this meaningful place with a map of the vineyard.

Production Area
Grapes are sourced from the vineyards of Menfi and Sambuca di Sicilia and Noto.

Grape Varieties
50% Nero d'Avola, 25% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Franc

Vinification
The grapes are de-stemmed and crushed, then macerate on the skins for 10–14 days. After racking, the wine is kept in stainless steel vessels until bottling.

Color
Ruby red with hints of purple

Bouquet
An explosion of fresh fruit on the nose (red currant, mulberry, raspberry, cherry and prune) balanced by a zesty spiciness

Taste
Vibrant fruit flavors from the Nero d’Avola are nicely balanced by ripe, soft tannins and a refreshing acidity

Alcohol
13.5%

Serving Suggestions
Delicious partner for risotto with beans and meat, barbecued meats, lamb, and flavorful cheeses.