Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicily’s only wine to be awarded the DOCG status, is a blend of two indigenous grapes, Nero d’Avola and Frappato. Planeta’s 2011 begs for springtime with its fresh cherry-like aromas and taste. The paucity of tannins in this charming red makes it perfect for chilling and a more substantial alternative to rosé when the weather and the food call for one.
Planeta, Cerasuolo di Vittoria (Sicily, Italy) 2011
By Michael Apstein