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Burdese Sicilia Menfi Rosso DOC 2016

Interesting cuveé of Cabernet-Sauvignon and Cabernet-Franc: Deep, concentrated ruby red in the glass. The bouquet is dense and concentrated, reminiscent of ripe red fruits and sour cherry, with light hints of cocoa and minerals. Wonderfully balsamic, full-bodied and silky on the palate. Great Sicilian! - Gerardo [TS08/17]

"Bright ruby with a rich violet sheen. Very intense nose with lots of ripe dark berry fruit, at the beginning a lot of tobacco and leather, then full of dark currants and blackberries, carob in the background. Straightforward and clear on the palate, lots of juicy fruit, then opens with firm, sturdy tannin, gives the wine a lot of grip, long finish." - Falstaff

"With ample intensity and definition, this wine shows the power of two Bordeaux grapes, 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, with the softness and sunny sweetness you might expect of a warm wine territory such as Sicily. The Planeta 2016 Sicilia Menfi Burdese shows a dark garnet appearance and medium rich concentration. Dried spice, scorched earth and black fruit appear on the bouquet. There is a dry, almost dusty quality to the tannins that are present but without any noticeable astringency. This would match up nicely with a classic Sicilian skillet of fennel sausage, orange slices and bread." - Robert Parker

0,75-L

Price incl. VAT (DE)

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contains Sulfites

13,5 % Vol.

Stock 13

€ 19,95 26,60 €/L

Content information
Product name	´Burdese´ Sicilia Menfi Rosso DOC 2016, Planeta, Sicily
Origin	Sicily / Agrigent / Italy
Producer	Az. Agr. Planeta s.s, Contrada Dispensa, I-92013 Menfi (AG)
Alcohol	13,5 % Vol.
Grape Variety(ies)	70% Cabernet, 30% Cabernet-Franc
Aging	Edelstahltank, 15 Monate Barrique
Storage potential	2024+
Serving temperature	16-18 ° C.
Vintage	2016
Product type	Dry Redwine
Contents	0,75-L Bottle
Item number	7433473090
Additives subject to declaration / Allergens	Contains sulfites

Awards (possibly other vintage)
Gambero Rosso	2/3
Falstaff	94/100
Robert Parker	93/100

Profile
Name	Planeta
Region	Sicily
Founding Year	1995
Owner	Fracesca and Alessio Planeta
Oenologist	Francesca, Alessio and Santi Planeta
Annual Production	2.200.000
Vineyard Area (Hectare)	390
Additional Purchase	no
Cultivation	conventional

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