Planeta Eruzione 1614 Nerello Mascalese Terre Siciliane IGT 2017

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Grape variety 100% Nerello Mascalese

Area of vineyard Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania)

Vineyard Sciara Nuova

Winery Feudo di Mezzo

The story of Etna is starry with the historic eruptions which have formed it. The eruption of 1614 is legendary for having lasted ten years, the longest ever known, which stopped just on the borders of the vineyards of Sciara Nuova. The name is strongly evocative for our Cru of Etna based on Nerello Mascalese. High black land confers an elegant, distinguished and

balanced style.

Vinification The grapes are picked into crates, are immediately

cooled to 10°C and then selected by hand. After destemming and

crushing, they ferment at 25°C for 12 days with two mixings each

day. After about 18 days they are pressed with the vertical press.

Ageing potential From 5 to 7 years

Tasting notes

Color Luminous and transparent ruby red

Nose Red fruit preserved in spirits, rose, oriental spices

and beeswax

Palate Typical tannins of Nerello Mascalese tempered by aging

in wood

Food matching Initially timid, the wine has an unexpected

strength and determination. It is appropriate for food without

frontiers, and triumphs with its refinement and elegance

Planeta home-made dishes Timballo of capellini (angel hair pasta)

with cheeses

Sicilian dishes Spaghetti with wild boar sauce

La Foresteria dishes Belly of pork with quince and wild mustard,

grilled glazed dolphinfish with porcini mushrooms and veal stock

with citrus and Verdello wine