2007 Moscato di Noto, Planeta - engagingly fresh and succulent on the nose, exhibiting classic floral and grapey aromas. The palate is medium bodied, sweet and sensuous with fine flavours of ripe apricot, honey and melon with good balancing acidity and a crisp, mouthfilling finish.
Grape Varieties: 100% Moscato
Region: Sicily
Winemaker: Since its inception in 1985 the Planeta winery has in a relatively short space of time established itself as one of the most dynamic and quality orientated wineries in the whole of Italy. The fact that the estate is based in the south west corner of Sicily – an island which for so long has been a quality winemaking backwater – makes the achievement all the more remarkable. Run by cousins Francesca, Alessio and Santi Planeta the estate won the coveted Cantina dell’Anno (Italian winery of the year award) in 1999 and has gone from strength to strength in the intervening years.
Ageing Potential: Drinks excellently on release but will age admirably over a number of years, developing more complex raisined and fig fruit flavours.
Food Matching Note: Perfect to accompany fruit based desserts, such as pear with dark chocolate sauce, sponges or ice creams. To accompany traditional dishes such as pasticceria monacale, cassata al forno or gelatine di agrumi.
50cl
