Nocera Sicilia 2017

Aziende Agricola Planeta

Nocera Sicilia
2017

Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC)
Region
Sicily
Appellation
Sicilia
Varietal(s)
Nocera 100 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website

About this winery

Our tendency towards innovation and modernity has never distanced us from any historic and traditional interpretation of wine. Our patient and meticulous researches have always been directed to the past as much as to the future; on the one hand profoundly linked to the oldest Sicilian traditions of wine making with its heritage of indigenous varieties, and on the other an interest in those international grape vines which are best adapted to these territories, without neglecting the most...

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Product notes

This noble vine is cultivated on just a few hectares in the province of Messina, facing the sea and of historic importance. La Baronia on Capo Milazzo is a spectacular vineyard surrounded by the sea, by ancient olive trees and with views to the Aeolian islands. A marine red wine, with aromas of Mediterranean macchia, myrtle and garrigue.

Tasting notes

Deep and intense ruby red reflections. On the nose the wine is original and different from others; white pepper, geranium and summer fruits, plums and ripe Noto figs. On the palate it is soft and persuasive, the typical style of this ancient Sicilian grape variety and definitely to be experienced. The vines are still young and so also the structure of the wine, which however remains utterly original.

Press reviews

James Suckling

- 93 points -

James Suckling, November 2017 (Vintage 2017)

This is bright and vivid with tight and firm tannins that frame beautiful crushed raspberry and blueberry flavors. Medium body. Bright finish. Drink now.

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Wine Advocate

- 89 points -

Monica Larner, October 2019 (Vintage 2017)

The 2017 Sicilia Nocera offers a faithful portrait of this little-known indigenous grape from the northern corner of Sicily. The bouquet is rather neutral in presentation with dark fruit, cassis and sweet garden herb. The wine offers mild structure and easy tannins, but there is enough fruity freshness here to pair with breaded veal chops.

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Le Devoir - Jean Aubry
Jean Aubry, August 2020 (Vintage 2017)

J'avais fait mention en 2018 d'une dégustation menée de main de maître par l'oenologue hongroise Patricia Toth des vins de la maison de Diego Planeta. Pas de cépage nocera toutefois. C'est le temps de se rattraper! Ce cépage de grande finesse trace un portrait élégant et évocateur, d'une profonde originalité. (5+)

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