Santa Cecilia is the pinnacle of the most important Sicilian grape variety, Nero d’Avola. Planeta's long research into finding the best place to produce a great wine from this grape brought them to Noto, where the variety originates, at the southern tip of Sicily. With its white soils and its ancient vines this is the epicenter of cultivation for Nero d’Avola. Santa Cecilia is an expression of elegance, power, balance and eminence of the unique aromas of Sicily, and today is the reference point for red wines produced from indigenous Sicilian grapes. Its name derives from their family: Planeta di Santa Cecilia.

Tasting Notes

A spicy and fruity wine, brilliant and clear, perfumed with carob, bergamot, and orange peel. The compact ripe fruit and balsamic notes on the palate dissolve in a sweet and vigorous manner to accompany tannins of dense texture. Traces of graphite linger along with wild blackberry and black cherry on the finish.

Food Pairing 

A rich and dense wine to be paired with rich meaty dishes. 

Nero D'Avola

Italy, Sicily