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“La Segreta Il Bianco” Sicilia DOC 2020
La Segreta, which takes its name from the surrounding woods near Ulmo, is a charming cuvée of Grecanico, Chardonnay, Viognier and Fiano. On the nose, a fresh, youthful citrus fruit and floral nuances, always balanced on the palate, with style and Sicilian personality. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2019 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Varieties: 50% Grecanico, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Viognier, 10% Fiano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Closure: plastic cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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“La Segreta” Grillo Sicilia DOC 2020
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The 2019 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Grillo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 22,65 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,95 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,55 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,51
- Closure: twist lock
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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“La Segreta Il Rosso” Sicilia DOC 2018
Delightful ruby red with violet reflexes, the nose has hints of blackcurrant, mulberry and raspberry, held together by the scent of cyclamen and musk. On the palate dense fruit, the tannins sweet and lively. A wonderful and authentic Sicilian. SUPERIORE.DE
"A fresh, clean red with dried cherries, sour cherries and orange peel. It’s medium-bodied and round-textured. Soft and delicious." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 50% Nero d'Avola, 25% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Acidity: 5,54 g/l
- ph-Value: 3,44
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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Rosé Sicilia DOC 2020
Fresh cuvée from Syrah and Nero d'Avola. Light and seductive scent of rose petals, pomegranate and wild strawberries, well balanced and soft on the palate, a pleasantly fine fruity rosato in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2019 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Varieties: 50% Nero d'Avola, 50% Syrah
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Acidity: 6,00 g/l
- ph-Value: 3,26
- Closure: twist lock
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19044120 · 0,75 l · 10,40 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“La Segreta” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2019
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The 2018 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 29,55 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,35 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,15 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,42
- Closure: twist lock
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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“Allemanda” Moscato Sicilia Noto DOC 2019 secco
Golden yellow, fresh, aromatic muscat citrus scent, dry and balanced on the palate, with fine notes of elderflower and invigorating acidity. A beguilingly round wine with a long final and perfect acidity - for us, one of the best dry Moscati in Italy. SUPERIORE.DE
"A dry, medium-bodied white with lots of lime and pear blossom, acacia and fresh pear on the nose and palate. Deliciously fruity and floral. Crisp, clean finish." James Suckling
"Fragrant and delicious, this dry, crisp white opens with enticing scents of perfumed white flower, citrus and yellow stone fruit. Focused and linear, the racy, refreshing palate delivers juicy white grapefruit, orange zest and ripe apricot alongside a mineral vein of saline." Wine Enthusiast
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Moscato
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,00 % vol
- Total Acidity: 5,75 g/l
- ph-Value: 3,26
- Closure: twist lock
- Serving Temperature: 10-12 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Food Recommendations: carpaccio (of fish)
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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“Plumbago” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2018
Plumbago is a pure Nero d'Avola: rich ruby violet colour, powerful, slightly reductive bouquet with aromas of dark cherries, raspberries and some rosemary. Smooth, soft and almost light on the palate, beautiful blueberry notes and well-dosed tannin. SUPERIORE.DE
"A rich red with lots of plum, cherry, walnut and citrus on the nose and palate. It’s full-bodied, layered, fruity and juicy. Flavorful finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 28,65 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,55 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,25 g/l
- Sulfite: 71 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,40
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19044318 · 0,75 l · 13,27 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping3 units available
“Alastro” Bianco Sicilia Menfi DOC 2019
With a fruity Mediterranean scent of white and yellow fruits and a finely balanced, velvety smooth taste, the Alastro seduces. A very aromatic and yet extremely fresh companion for many occasions! SUPERIORE.DE
"A medium-bodied white with sliced apple, papaya and a squeeze of lime. Crisp acidity and lovely fruit intensity with a citrusy finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 70% Grecanico, 15% Grillo, 15% Sauvignon
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 10-12 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022+
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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“Terebinto” Grillo Sicilia Menfi DOC 2019
The third vintage of this pure varietal Grillo is an extremely classic Sicilian, aromatic-fresh and intense on the nose with notes of pink grapefruit, balanced, firm and with a lot of pull on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE
"A white with sliced lemon, lime and hints of lemon grass. Medium to full body with bright acidity and a tangy, lemon-rind finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Grillo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,50 % vol
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 10-12 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022+
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG 2019
The Cerasuolo di Vittoria - an established local red wine with great tradition and just as much character. Typical fragrance of the wines from Vittoria: Aromas of red berries, cherries, prickly pear, ginger and fruit candy. Tasty, extremely complex, fresh, lively and yet balanced. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2018 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Varieties: 60% Nero d'Avola, 40% Frappato
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Acidity: 5,45 g/l
- ph-Value: 3,45
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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“Controdanza” Rosso Sicilia Noto DOC 2017
Country Dance (controdanza) is a typical dance in which man and woman face each other and unite in graceful movements - depending on the gender, the dancers interpret the music in their own way. It's the same with this wine: Nero d'Aola and Merlot - opposites attract each other, as is well known, and with the right empathy, they can adjust wonderfully to each other, creating harmony and contrast at the same time.
Bright purple. Mulberry and plum contrast with incense and balsamic notes. The grapes all come from calcareous soils, which in turn bridges the gap and makes this young wine balanced and harmonious. Soft tannins and a beautifully integrated delicate acidity carry Controdanza into a smooth, medium-long finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Aromas of smoke, dried cherries, mushrooms and hints of eucalyptus. It’s medium-to full-bodied with plenty of earthy, umami notes and citrus peel. Light tannins." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 85% Nero d'Avola, 15% Merlot
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,50 % vol
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2024
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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Nocera Rosso Sicilia DOC 2018
Nocera - this noble vine is cultivated only on a few hectares in the province of Messina, on a spectacular vineyard surrounded by the sea. Deep and intense ruby red, original scent of white pepper, cherries, pelargonium and summer fruits. Convincing the typical fresh fruity taste of this old Sicilian grape. In the final a fine salty vein. An unforgettable experience from the Planeta-Dependance Capo Milazzo on the coast north of Etna. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nocera
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Residual Sugar: 5,15 g/l
- ph-Value: 3,52
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022+
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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If you want to visit all five wineries of the family winery Planeta with its almost 370 hectares of vineyards, you have to make a journey through the traditionally favoured growing areas of Sicily. The journey could start in the west in the province of Agrigento, continue south in the provinces of Ragusa and Syracuse and end in the north-east on Mount Etna in the new winery in Castiglione di Sicilia, harmoniously integrated into the landscape. Because some of Planeta's most splendid locations are in Menfi, Sambuca, Noto, Vittoria, Capo Milazzo and on the northern edge of the still active volcano. The family pays maximum respect to the vines and wines that have grown historically and are rooted in tradition. She is active in research and prefers old native grape varieties. Planeta also maintains personal relations with other producers on the island in order to promote the development of Sicily as a wine region.
At Planeta, clever marketing and wise winemaking go hand in hand. According to Francesca Planeta, ex-product manager at Nestlé and Vinum reader, the queen of Italy, it was a long time coming "Donne del Vino" as unfine, local grape varieties. To avoid alienating potential customers, the family first planted international varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet and Chardonnay. She succeeded in conquering the market with these wines and then also connoisseurs for Nero d'Avola, Grecanico, Carricante, Moscato di Noto, Frappato and Nerello Mascalese. It is also thanks to the winery that the cultivation of Fiano has been successfully tested in Sicily.
The wine company Planeta was founded in 1995 in the south of the island, in the province of Sambuca di Sicilia on Lake Arancio. With state-of-the-art cellar technology, the dynamic cousins Francesca, Alessio and - since the turn of the millennium - Santi Planeta quickly led the company to the top of Italy with the support of Alessio's father Diego Planeta, President of the Cantine Settesoli in Menfi. Four years after its foundation and before the regional expansion, the wine house was voted the best winery in the country by the wine guideGambero Rosso.
The grape harvest in the environmentally friendly winery lasts three months. It begins in August with the precocious varieties in south-western Menfi. The harvest ends at the end of October with the Nerello Mascalese on Mount Etna. All of Planeta's wines - around 50 percent of which are exported - have a personal style in common that expresses the terroirs of the various vineyards particularly well. La Foresteria, a hotel complex in the province of Agrigento, also belongs to the family property. SUPERIORE.DE
"The Planeta family boasts a gifted hand in marketing and their hard work has only helped to develop the Sicily brand within the many foreign markets they penetrate. Enormous credit goes to them."Robert Parker
Facts
- Year of foundation: 1995
- Owners: Francesca, Alessio and Santi Planeta
- Oenologist: Alessio Planeta
- Annual production: approx. 2,300,000 bottles
- Vineyard: approx. 363 hectares
- Conventional cultivation