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Planeta Etna Rosso 2022

Planeta Etna Rosso 2022

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Volcanic, Wild, and Gracefully Athletic

Grown on the black volcanic sands of Europe's most active volcano, this captivating Etna Rosso showcases the absolute elegance of Sicily's native Nerello Mascalese. Often described by wine lovers as the Mediterranean counterpart to a fine Pinot Noir or Nebbiolo, the 2022 vintage bypasses heavy, jammy extraction to focus on pure, wild energy. It bounds from the glass with a perfume of wild strawberries, tart red currants, crushed volcanic stones, and wild Mediterranean herbs, framing a light-to-medium-bodied palate with taut, mineral-etched tannins and a beautifully refreshing finish.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied, Athletic & Linear ●●●●●
Tannins Taut, Fine-Grained & Ash-Chalky ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone Dry ●●●●●
Acidity High, Juicy & Energetic ●●●●●
Fruit Wild Strawberry, Red Currant & Pomegranate ●●●●●
Oak Highly Restrained (Large Neutral Oak & Steel Only) ●●●●●

Expert Tasting Notes & Estate Reputation

  • 94 Points – James Suckling: "Vivid and lively, this has aromas of dark cherries, watermelon and a hint of lemons following through to a medium body with integrated tannins and crunchy fruit at the end. Energetic and focused. Drink or hold."
  • The Pioneers of the New Sicily: While the Planeta family is historically famous for revitalizing western Sicily, their venture onto the northern slopes of Mount Etna has yielded some of their most intellectual wines. Anchored in the premium contrada of Feudo di Mezzo in Castiglione di Sicilia, the vineyards sit at over 600 meters elevation. By focusing on minimal timber influence and gentle extractions, Planeta coaxes an authentic, high-altitude volcanic expression that celebrates Nerello's haunting aromatics and structural stone fidelity.

Highlights

  • 100% Nerello Mascalese hand-harvested from high-altitude estate vineyards nestled on the northern slopes of Mount Etna.
  • Vines are rooted in ancient, black volcanic sands and disintegrated lava flows rich in essential minerals.
  • Vinified gently in stainless steel vats before maturing gracefully for 6 to 8 months in a combination of stainless steel and large, neutral oak casks.

Tasting Notes

    • Appearance: Translucent, luminous ruby-red with brilliant pale garnet tints.
    • Nose: Lifted, wild, and incredibly distinctive, opening with aromas of wild strawberry, tart red currant, and pomegranate, complexed by wild thyme, pink peppercorns, and an intense undercurrent of damp black ash.
    • Palate: Bone-dry, light-to-medium-bodied, and highly energetic. Pithy red berry flavors hit the palate instantly, driven forward by a crisp, crunchy line of volcanic acidity. The mid-palate remains beautifully transparent, shaped by fine-grained, grippy, and stony tannins that extend into a long, pleasantly saline, and smoky mineral finish.

Serving Suggestion

    • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 14–15°C. Treating it like a fine Pinot Noir allows its wild herb aromatics and delicate red fruits to show maximum precision.
    • Decanting: A brief 15-minute open is helpful to let the reduction settle and unleash its peppery mountain top notes. Made for immediate enjoyment, with the structure to cellar beautifully over the next 5–8 years.
    • Western Pairing: Seared tuna steaks with rosemary, roasted quail, mushroom risotto, or herb-crusted pork loins.
    • Asian Pairing: 明炉燒鴨 (Roasted Duck), 滷水鵝 (Chiu Chow Braised Goose), or 蔥爆羊肉 (Sautéed Lamb with Scallions).

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