Planeta Sito dell'Ulmo Merlot 2016

For five centuries and seventeen generations, the Planeta family has been involved in the Sicilian agricultural sector. Their work on the island has contributed to the revitalization of Sicilian winemaking, now one of the most dynamic and sought-after viticultural regions in the world. 

Sito dell’Ulmo is a single-variety Merlot, from a single vineyard. After years of experience, in 1987, the Planeta family identified a vineyards in Ulmo, the place for the cultivation of this ancient French variety, on banks of Lake Arancio.

Tasting Notes

A densely ruby colored Merlot. Lively an rich, this Merlot is textured with black currant and candied violet which alternates with thyme and lavender. It is a multi-faceted red wine which combines the pleasure of tannin with an extraordinary persistence of taste.

Food Pairing

Although it can so easily be drunk on its own, its elegance renders it appropriate with white meat even when cooked with a sauce of considerable flavor.

Merlot

Italy, Sicily