The 2014 Planeta Santa Cecilia Noto is a bold and powerful red from Sicily. It shows the extra dimension that fine Nero d’Avola grapes can add to a wine. Deep ruby in color, it shows beautiful black cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant fruits at the nose with just a touch of raspberry. On the palate, this opulent and multilayered expression of pure fruit elements is backed by subtleties of thyme and rosemary plus baking spice and vanilla tones. The texture is rich and creamy, making the Santa Cecilia Noto a deliciously hedonistic tasting expérience even in its youth. It calls out to pair with your favorite red meat or flavorful Mediterranean recipe.
Planeta, Noto DOC (Sicily, Italy) Nero d’Avola 2014
By Wayne Belding