Planeta Mamertino Doc 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Planeta
Label Name:
 
Mamertino Doc
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sicily (Capo Milazzo, La Baronia, Milazzo)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
60% Nero d'Avola, 40% Nocera
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 91 (2019); James Suckling 92 (2018); Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 92 (2018); Wine Enthusiast 90 (2017); Vinous 92 (2017)

Tasting Note
Bright, intense red with violet reflections; explosive aromas of Mediterranean maquis, blue fruits and jam. Palate dense yet balanced, ripe berry fruit, integrated oak and firm but polished tannins, with a savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: pasta with ragu, roasted lamb, grilled red meats, artichokes, hearty stews. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese red-cooked pork, Japanese teriyaki beef, spicy Sichuan dishes, grilled lamb skewers.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed and selected; fermented in stainless steel 14–17 days at ~25°C with repeated remontage, malolactic in steel; matured ~12 months in 25–35 hL oak casks.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Planeta from the La Baronia site on the Capo Milazzo promontory (La Baronia vineyard). Small estate plot, organic/SOStain® practices, alluvial soils with volcanic ash influence.