Santa Cecilia 2014 - PLANETA 750ml x 1 bottle

Planeta's Santa Cecilia, produced in Noto, which can be called the sacred ground of Nero d'Avola, is always a great wine that honestly expresses Nero d'Avola. Elegant, powerful, and with a well-balanced Sicilian aroma, Santa Cecilia is now the benchmark for red wines made from indigenous Sicilian grape varieties.

Classification: Noto DOC

Grape variety: 100% Nero d'Avola

Tasting: A deep ruby red with a hint of age. In addition to aromas of raspberry, dried cherry, and a subtle hint of dried fruit, nuances of Mediterranean herbs such as violet, lavender, and rosemary expand over time. The palate is supple, and with age, the tannins melt smoothly like velvet, transforming into a creamy and calm texture. Fresh acidity beautifully supports the whole, leading to an elegant and long finish. This is a sophisticated and mature vintage that harmonizes fruitiness and elegance.

Production method: After harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and crushed, and the juice is transferred to stainless steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation. Depending on the stage of fermentation, short pump-overs (circulation) are performed 3 times a day for 10-25 minutes, gently extracting the complexity of the wine while minimizing stress on the skins. Fermentation lasts approximately 7-8 days. During this period, cooling is stopped until the temperature reaches 14-15℃, then the temperature is raised to 24-25℃ to complete the final alcoholic fermentation. After alcoholic fermentation, the tank is filled with wine from the same vineyard, and long-term maceration with the skins (28-35 days) is performed, followed by racking. Malolactic fermentation is always performed in stainless steel tanks, maintained at approximately 20-21°C. The wine is then transferred to French oak barrels and aged for 14 months, starting from December. (15% new barrels, 28% second-use barrels, 29% fourth-use barrels)

Pairing: Grilled vegetables, pasta, and a wide range of meat dishes.