{"product_id":"planeta-nero-davola-santa-cecilia-2022","title":"Planeta Nero d'Avola Santa Cecilia 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSanta Cecilia is a \u003cstrong\u003estill organic red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e produced by Planeta in the Noto area. On the nose, it reveals clear notes of leather, wet grass, carob and ferrous nuances. On the palate, the \u003cstrong\u003eripe and compact fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e blends with balsamic accents in a sweet and vigorous progression. The tasting is supported by a \u003cstrong\u003edense tannic structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, balanced by fresh acidity, and finishes with pleasant hints of graphite on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are located in the south of Sicily, in Noto, the historical epicentre for the cultivation of the Nero d’Avola grape variety. The \u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean climate\u003c\/strong\u003e and an altitude of about forty metres above sea level favour ideal ripening of the grapes. The vines sink their roots into \u003cstrong\u003every calcareous soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in fine stones and light clay. This specific habitat gives the wine its \u003cstrong\u003edeep structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring a tasting experience with a vigorous character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter harvesting and destemming, the grapes undergo a \u003cstrong\u003eskin maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e of about twenty-one days to extract colour and substance. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel containers at a controlled temperature and continues with malolactic fermentation. The process is completed with a \u003cstrong\u003efourteen-month maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003esecond and third passage Allier oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. This ageing softens the phenolic profile, enhancing the varietal purity of Nero d’Avola without overpowering the fruit’s aromatic identity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanta Cecilia represents the pinnacle of Planeta's excellence, a \u003cstrong\u003eflagship organic wine\u003c\/strong\u003e entirely dedicated to Nero d’Avola. The result of seventeen generations of dedication to viticulture, this gem is born in the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eNoto DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e, the historical cradle of the grape variety located at the southernmost tip of Sicily. Here, ancient vineyards thrive on characteristic white, calcareous soils. Thanks to a sustainable harvest carried out at the end of September, the 2022 vintage proves exceptional, celebrated for its oenological quality with \u003cstrong\u003e92 points from Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e and 91 points from James Suckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Planeta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45557215166635,"sku":"57995","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/planeta-nero-d-avola-santa-cecilia-2022_57995_1_9103153f-32dc-462d-a6a8-4860c32d9b78.webp?v=1773778732","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-ch\/products\/planeta-nero-davola-santa-cecilia-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}