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Winery | Planeta |
|---|---|
Grapes | Nero d'Avola |
Region | Terre Siciliane |
Wine style | Southern Italy Red |
Alcohol content | 14% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Typical notes of Nero d’Avola from the Noto area like mulberry and plum together with bay, incense and balsamic notes being balanced and made lively by the addition of a vibrant Merlot produced on the same calcareous soils. Harmonic acidity and soft tannins are characterising the palate. |
Southern Italy is the toe, heel, and ankle of the Italian “boot” where we find the regions Campania, Basilicata, Puglia, Calabria, and Sicily as well as the distant relative Sardegna. There are scores of fascinating indigenous grape varieties here, different winemaking traditions and styles are defining each region, and the wines are often less expensive than their Northern counterparts.
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