Winery Planeta - Maroccoli Syrah

Winery PlanetaMaroccoli Syrah

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Maroccoli Syrah of Winery Planeta is a red wine from the region of Menfi of Sicile.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.

Taste structure of the Maroccoli Syrah from the Winery Planeta

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Maroccoli Syrah of Winery Planeta in the region of Sicile is a powerful.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Maroccoli Syrah of Winery Planeta in the region of Sicile often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Planeta's Maroccoli Syrah.

Winemaker
Planeta
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Assyrtiko

This is a very old grape variety grown in Greece, particularly in the southern Cyclades Islands in the Aegean Sea, and more specifically in the Santorini archipelago. It is related to gaidouria and platani. In this country, it is quite often "associated" with other grape varieties such as aïdani, athiri, malagousia, ... . Assyrtiko can be found in Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, the United States, Mexico, South Africa, etc. Little known in France, it is nevertheless registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A.

Last vintages of this wine

Maroccoli Syrah - 2018
In the top 100 of of Menfi wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Maroccoli Syrah - 2016
In the top 100 of of Menfi wines
Average rating: 411110
Maroccoli Syrah - 2015
In the top 100 of of Menfi wines
Average rating: 411110
Maroccoli Syrah - 2014
In the top 100 of of Menfi wines
Average rating: 411110
Maroccoli Syrah - 2013
In the top 100 of of Menfi wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Maroccoli Syrah - 2012
In the top 100 of of Menfi wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Maroccoli Syrah - 2011
In the top 100 of of Menfi wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Maroccoli Syrah from Winery Planeta are 2005, 2002, 2000, 2016 and 2015.

Informations about the Winery Planeta

The winery offers 45 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Menfi in the region of Sicile
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The Winery Planeta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 48 wines for sale in the of Menfi to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Sicile
In the top 9000 of of Italy wines
In the top 450 of of Menfi wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
In the top 45000 wines of the world

The wine region of Menfi

The wine region of Menfi is located in the region of Sicile of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Planeta or the Domaine Planeta produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Menfi are Nero d'Avola, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Menfi often reveals types of flavors of apricot, lime or thyme and sometimes also flavors of almonds, stone or salt.


The wine region of Sicile

Sicily is the Southernmost region of Italy, and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For over 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been an important centre of Mediterranean viticulture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed considerably over time. The island was once best known for its Sweet muscatels (see Pantelleria), and later for its fortified Marsala. Today, many of its best-known wines are Dry table wines produced under the regional designation IGT Terre Siciliane, or Sicilia DOC (see below).

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Clotilde Davenne, from the eponymous estate, mentions the cherry as a main characteristic of the Irancy appellation. She tells us about the Pinot Noir variety which reveals, in its northern location of Bourgogne, lots of freshness and fruitiness that gives the appellation a very special place among the wines of the region. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https: ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Saint-Gengoux-Le-National

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The word of the wine: Oenophile

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