Planeta La Segreta Nero d'Avola

Sicily's sunshine captured in a bottle: Planeta's La Segreta Nero d'Avola shows what the island can do with red wine – depth, warmth and Mediterranean spice without heaviness.

The Planeta family has been cultivating vineyards at six different locations in Sicily since the 1990s and has made the Nero d'Avola grape variety internationally renowned. La Segreta comes from the heart of the island and combines the rustic power of the indigenous grape with a modern, approachable style.

In the glass, it shines a deep ruby ​​red. The nose opens with ripe plums and dark wild berries, along with a hint of cocoa and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, it is full-bodied with soft, well-integrated tannins – no harsh finish, but rather a smooth, lingering warmth. 92 points from James Suckling (2018 vintage) confirm the quality of this everyday wine.

Serve it at 16–18 °C with grilled lamb, pasta al ragù, or a mature pecorino. It's also a great choice for a casual evening.