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Maroccoli Syrah Sicilia IGT wine — Planeta winery — Dionysus
Red

Maroccoli Syrah Sicilia IGT

by Planeta · Sicily, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesSyrah
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in3 l · 9 l
PlanetaSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from the “Maroccoli” vineyard in the Menfi area, at 370 metres above sea level.

Vinification

Harvest begins in the first days of September. After picking, the grapes macerate for almost two weeks at 25 °C.

Ageing

The wine matures for 12 months in French oak barrels, one-third of which are new.

Tasting profile

The 2004 vintage has excellent structure.

Label / history

Planeta first produced the wine in 1999.