Merlot 'Sito dell'Ulmo' Planeta 2020
"Sito dell'Ulmo" by Planeta is a red wine made from Merlot vines over 20 years old located at about 200 meters above sea level. On the nose, pleasant hints of red fruit, thyme, violet, and lavender are noticeable. Agile on the palate, fresh, persistent, with a tasty sapidity and delicate tannins.
The Merlot “Sito dell’Ulmo” from the famous Sicilian winery Planeta is a harmonious and elegant red, enveloping and Mediterranean. It is a label that, although inspired by the famous Bordeaux models, perfectly expresses the character of the territory of the Menfi estate. It is produced with Merlot grapes and a small addition of Petit Verdot, coming from a single vineyard. Thanks to a long aging in wood, it offers mature and complex aromas that fascinate and seduce with notes of red fruit, floral nuances, and aromatic herbs. Intense and persistent, it is an ideal red to enjoy with roasts, grilled meats, or mixed grills.
The “Sito dell’Ulmo” is a Merlot produced by a winery that has been a protagonist in the rebirth of Sicilian wine. It is a label that originates in Sambuca di Sicilia, within the territory of the Planeta estate in Menfi. The property extends over a total area of 400 hectares, of which about 250 are dedicated to viticulture. The grapes come from the Ulmo vineyard, planted in 1987 on the shores of of Lake Arancio. The vines are cultivated at an altitude of about 200 meters above sea level, in a natural environment rich in forests and biodiversity. The area is characterized by alluvial soils, rich in pebbles, very draining and suitable for the needs of Merlot. At the end of the harvest, the grapes are destemmed and fermented at a temperature of 28 °C, with a maceration on the skins of a couple of weeks. The wine matures for 14 months in Allier barriques, 50% of which are new, and completes the aging with a few months in the bottle before being released for sale.
The Merlot “Sito dell’Ulmo” from Planeta is a label that offers a beautiful version of the grape variety native to Bordeaux, created with the intent to give life to a rich and intense wine, destined for long aging. In appearance, it presents a bright ruby red color. Refined and elegant, it stands out for delicate floral fragrances, aromas of small dark berries, blueberry, currant, red plum, nuances of aromatic herbs, and slight spicy hints. On the palate, it is harmonious and soft, with a