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2023 Planeta Nocera Rosso

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An aromatic red from the Nocera grape grown on Sicily's north-eastern tip. Here around Messina is one of Sicily's wonderful little traditions. The local grape Nocera offers an aromatic brightness and medium weight that is distinctly it's own, yet also similar to nearby grapes like the Nerello Mascalese on Mt Etna, with which Nocera is sometimes blended. This organic single varietal offers ripe dark cherry and herbal spice that captures a unique combination of freshness and Mediterranean warmth. A rare delight that is a beautiful to drink now with richer fish, or light meat dishes, or to age into something yet more silky and complex. Try it!

$39.99 in mixed 6+ or $44.99 per bottle

Overview

Grape

Nocera

Its Origins

"Diego Planeta, along with Giacomo Rallo of Donnfugata and Lucio Tasca d’Almerita, is one of the three founding fathers of the “Sicilian wine renaissance” sparked 10 to 15 years ago. Cousins Francesca, Santi and Alessio Planeta hold the reigns to the estate today and have developed one of the most innovative and modern wine entities in Italy (they are among the most “liked” wineries on Facebook). The Planeta family boasts a gifted hand in marketing and their hard work has only helped to develop the “Sicily” brand within the many foreign markets they penetrate." Parker's Wine Advocate, Monica Larner

What The Critics Say

92/100 Vinous, Eric Guido

"The 2023 Nocera is wildly aromatic, blending crushed rocks and exotic spice with black raspberries and garrigue. Tart red and black fruits rest swirl a core of saline minerals as violet inner orals resonate throughout. The 2023 tapers o grippy, long and remarkably fresh. A staining of tart blackberry concentration persists through the close." Drink 2025 - 2032

92/100 Wine Enthusiast, Danielle Callegari (2022 vintage)

"The fresh, cool nose features notes of slate, white pepper, crunchy cherries and licorice. On the palate, acid electrifies the cherries and that faint medicinal quality, while firm, austere tannins and a deep, primitive earthiness quietly announce more serious intentions."

Stats & Food Matching

Region	Sicily
Closure	Cork
Volume	750ml
Maturity	2025 - 2032

This Wine Goes Well With

Taste

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