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Date Printed: 5/24/2013
Planeta La Segreta Rosso 2009
Planeta La Segreta Rosso 2009
 (search item no. 108850)
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International Wine Cellar rating: 89 points
PRICE ON 5/24/2013: $13.29

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2000 International Wine Cellar rating: 87 points
2000 Wine Spectator rating: 85 points
1998 Wine Spectator rating: 86 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 the color is ruby red red with hints of purple.

On the nose, an explosion of fresh fruit (red currant, mulberry, raspberry, cherry and prune) balanced by a zesty spiciness. The taste is full of vibrant fruit flavors from the Nero d'Avola are nicely balanced by ripe, soft tannins and a refreshing acidity.

Delicious partner for risotto with beans and meat, barbecued meats, lamb, and flavorful cheeses.
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About Planeta:

 The Planeta family had been cultivating vines in the region of Manfi and Sambuca di Sicilia, not far from Agrigento, for more than 300 years. The company is managed today by the new generation under the direction of Diego Planeta, President since 1972, of the local cooperative and an influential figure in the increase of awareness of quality wines in this region. Other family members occupy full-time roles in the company. Alessio, with the help of Marcello, is in charge of vineyard management, Francesca looks after sales and marketing. Chiara deals with public relations and Giovanni handles administration - truly a family-fun operation. The two properties which make up the estate, Ulmo and Dispensa, both have north-west facing vineyards located at about 250 meters above sea level. Vines are trained on vertical trellises using double Guyot systems. Ulmo, which began production in 1985, has 45 hectares of vineyard, production from the 37 hectares at the Dispensa estate began with the 1997 vintage.