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“Eruzione 1614” Carricante Sicilia DOC 2020
The eruption of 1614 is legendary in the history of Etna, as it lasted ten years, making it the longest recorded eruption of the active volcano to date. A very impressive and fitting name for Planeta's Etna series of equally impressive wines.
Carricante from Planeta's Etna vineyard is an exceptional wine full of freshness, energy and minerality. This noble grape variety thrives in exclusive conditions, on volcanic soils and at altitudes of 870 metres. A wonderfully complex pleasure that is only ever released for sale two years after the harvest. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2020 Carricante Eruzione 1614 combines richness with vibrancy: ripe peach and melon are complemented by floral honey notes and hazelnut. It is soft and supple, but with a core of zesty acidity that balances tropical citrus tones under a hint of exotic flowers. The 2020 finishes clean and mineral, with hints of lime and fresh mint. The Eruzione 1614 Carricante always stands out in my tastings, which makes sense, as its 10% Riesling Renano content gives it unexpected energy." Vinous
"This white wine, made exclusively from steel, comes from Contrada Sciaranuova on the north side of Mount Etna and is made from 100% Carricante (previous vintages contained around 10% Riesling). Flinty, earthy and smoky, it has aromas of green and yellow fruit and an intense, juicy palate with plenty of succulence and freshness." Decanter
"Wild oregano and seaweed (with lemon and brine) combine on the nose to create a perfect marriage of volcano and gulf that dominate the space in which it is produced. Roasted herbs and seawater-washed slate are found on the palate, as well as stone fruit that is bursting with citrus and acidity and seemingly never-ending." Wine Enthusiast
"Intense nose with notes of oatmeal, seeds, white nuts and minerals to the stewed lemons and apples. Fresh, tangy and attractively savoury on the palate with bright, zesty acidity and a nice phenolic kick at the end. Excellent concentration and salinity." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Carricante
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 23,42 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,75 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,18 g/l
- Sulfite: 59 mg/l
- pH value: 3,26
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Metodo Classico Carricante Sicilia DOC 2020 brut
Planetas Metodo Classico is an elegant Brut and single-varietal Carricante. Stimulating bouquet of yeast notes, freshly baked bread with a sesame crust and fresh, bright fruit, showing beautiful clarity and a subtle hint of butter on the palate, well structured and long. The perfect companion for brunch or a midnight buffet. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2020 Brut Carricante Metodo Classico is impossible to ignore, blending tropical citrus and melon with enriching hazelnut and brioche notes. This soothes with a bead of creamy, silken bubbles, blending savory and sweet with contrasting ripe orchard fruits and saline mineral tones. It completely refreshes the palate, tapering off with medium length while leaving a salty tinge that calls the taster back to the glass." Vinous
"Aromas of bruised apples, ripe peaches, savory herbs and some yeasty undertones. Medium-bodied with vivid acidity and zingy bubbles. Fresh and zesty with hints of bread dough and flowers at the end." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Carricante
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 21,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,25 g/l
- Residual sugar: 4,50 g/l
- Sulfite: 59 mg/l
- pH value: 3,25
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19041520 · 0,75 l · 30,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
Passito Bianco di Noto DOC 2020 dolce
The grapes are harvested at the end of August when they are well ripe and then dried in 5 kg crates at 23⁰C in the fruit cellar. After about 40 days, when half of their weight has been lost, the grapes are pressed and the resulting must, which is particularly rich in sugar, ferments slowly at 18°C for over a month in stainless steel vats, where it remains until bottling.
Light golden yellow, fine bouquet of orange blossom, some quince, apricot and peach. Sparkling on the palate with surprisingly lively acidity, spreads nicely, in the long final again orange peel and some grapefruit. SUPERIORE.DE
"Sweetly seductive, the 2020 Passito di Noto captivates with a rich blend of spiced blood orange and lemon curd complicated by savory herbal tones and white smoke. This soothes with its weighty, silken textures while mixing sweet and sour through a blend of saline-tinged acids, sour citrus and sweet tropical melon. While long and potent, the 2020 remains impossibly fresh, leaving candied lime and Sour Patch green apple to linger on and on." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Moscato
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2030+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total acidity: 7,25 g/l
- Residual sugar: 169 g/l
- Sulfite: 140 mg/l
- pH value: 3,28
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Cometa” Fiano Sicilia Menfi DOC 2022 (BIO)
Magnificent, single-varietal Fiano and the white star from Planeta - and almost a legend. Complex scent of blossoms and yellow fruits. On the palate, this white wine is as refined as it is powerful. With lots of fruit, soft and very long, it spreads out. A fantastic drop! SUPERIORE.DE
"Attractive aromas of white nectarines, sliced lemons, orchid blossom and crushed stones. Tangy and a little phenolic with a medium body and crunchy acidity. Clean and fresh with a delicacy to its texture." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Fiano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 90/10 stainless steel/wood barrel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2031+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 24,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,80 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,48 g/l
- Sulfite: 96 mg/l
- pH value: 3,34
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Santa Cecilia” Nero d’Avola Sicilia Noto DOC 2020
Deep, bright ruby red in colour. This 100% Nero d'Avola is a captivating wine with its full-bodied, fruity and spicy aroma of blackcurrants, cherries, undergrowth, liquorice and dark chocolate. The soft but firm, multi-layered and warm flavour of ripe berries, the fine spice and the fine tannins are very appealing. SUPERIORE.DE
"It is a well-made Nero d'Avola with a purity and freshness in its ripe character of red and black berries and cherries. Intense and savoury, with tangy acidity, it shows juicy cherries and black fruits along with notes of chocolate and balsamic and mouth-coating tannins. Full and rich in fruit, but quite vertical in style, it is a lively and storable example of what can be achieved with this typical Sicilian grape." Decanter
"The 2020 Santa Cecilia, a single varietal Nero d'Avola, rises from the glass with a dark and brooding blend of crushed plums, cloves, stone dust and a hint of camphor. It's round and supple with juicy acidity that retains a lovely energy, and bright red and blue fruits spill across the palate. The 2020 finishes with a bitter touch of savoury spice and a hint of sour citrus, while a layer of fine tannins lingers. The 2020 is a very beautiful and balanced wine for medium-term cellaring." Vinous
"Bright and fragrant, with a lush creaminess that carries flavors of strawberry preserves, dried cherry, tar, tea rose and singed orange peel. Well-spiced and minerally, with lightly chalky tannins providing fine definition." Wine Spectator
"The Santa Cecilia 2020 is one of Sicily's iconic wines, a Nero d'Avola clothed in elegance and precision. The wine is softly structured and multi-layered with dark fruits, black cherries, spices and sweet tobacco. The Santa Cecilia takes a classic approach with a balance between generous fruit and carefully managed oak." Wine Advocate
"Aromas of blackberries, flowers and dark earth with a hint of fresh black mushrooms. Medium to full body with round and creamy tannins and a delicious undertone. Just a hint of vanilla bean underneath the fruit." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months barrique
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 31,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,36 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 87 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Chardonnay Sicilia Menfi DOC 2022 (BIO)
Planeta's famous Chardonnay is certified organic from the 2022 vintage and exudes a large and rich bouquet with aromas of apricot, apple, lemon, honey and lime. On the palate, these same intense flavours, delicate melting paired with fruity freshness and beautiful length. Since its debut vintage in 1995, a Sicilian white wine at the highest level. SUPERIORE.DE
"Plenty of wood spices, vanilla and praline here with lemon rind and ripe pineapples. Bright and creamy on the palate with a full body and flavorful, zesty finish. Needs time to let the wood settle. Try from 2025." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 40/60 new/used barrique
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑015
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2032+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 24,87 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,48 g/l
- Sulfite: 96 mg/l
- pH value: 3,28
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Eruzione 1614” Riesling Terre Siciliane IGT 2020
In the history of Etna, the eruption of 1614 is legendary, as it lasted ten years and is thus to date the longest recorded eruption of the volcano that is still active today. A very impressive and fitting name for Planeta's Etna series of equally impressive wines.
Riesling from Etna? Initially an experiment, admittedly. But it can truly be called successful and great: the latest offspring of Planeta's Etna family with a delicate pale colour with green reflections; on the nose with a great variety of aromas such as white apple, plum, lemon and yellow flowers. Perfectly dry on the palate, with mild acidity, fine minerality and (especially with increasing maturity) pronounced fruitiness and beguiling depth and length. SUPERIORE.DE
"This has plenty of citrus zest, orange blossom, acacia honey and pomelo. Medium-bodied with sharp acidity and a citrusy, floral palate. Dry yet honeyed character. Delicious finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Riesling
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months stainless steel on fine yeast
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: twist lock
- Total extract: 23,45 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,75 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,67 g/l
- Sulfite: 79 mg/l
- pH value: 3,20
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Maroccoli” Syrah Sicilia Menfi DOC 2019 · MAGNUM
Fresh, bright ruby colour. The Syrah impresses with its intense and ripe bouquet with hints of figs, redcurrants, preserved cherries, blueberries, spices and vanilla. Velvety, elegant tannins accompany the opulent and lively structure through to the lingering final. SUPERIORE.DE
"Features fine-grained tannins that create a lightly grippy, defined frame for a plush, juicy range of baked damson plum and black cherry fruit, ground coffee, violet, sage and star anise flavors. Medium- to full-bodied and well-knit, with minerally accents of iron and smoke on the finish." Wine Spectator
"Berry fruit with flavours of dark tobacco and lead pencil, leading into a medium body and a juicy finish. Straightforward and taut tannins." James Suckling
"The Maroccoli 2019 is impossible to miss. It blossoms in the glass with a mentholated blend of dried strawberry, dusty rose and autumnal spice. Its style is elegant and racy, with cooling minerality and lively acidity lifting its dark red berry fruit. A layer of fine tannins gives it a youthful composure, while nuances of red plums and inner earth tones slowly fade away. The Maroccoli, a single varietal Syrah, is beautiful but suitable for cellaring. Leave it for two to three years to achieve the best effect." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months barrique (1/3 new)
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2037+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 32,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,01 g/l
- Residual sugar: 5,36 g/l
- Sulfite: 87 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Burdese” Rosso Sicilia Menfi DOC 2018 · MAGNUM
Strong ruby red with garnet reflections. Dense and intense aroma of red fruits with notes of leather, earth, spices and minerals, with hints of vanilla and sandalwood. Full-bodied on the palate, well-defined tannins supported by a dense structure leading into a long-lasting and very smooth final. A Bordeaux blend in a class of its own! SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2018 Burdese is an uncomplicated expression of Cabernet Sauvignon (70%) and Cabernet Franc (30%) that does not impose itself. The wine is soft on the palate with medium-bodied layers of ripe cherry, plum, soft earth and leather. The tannins are immediate and soft." Wine Advocate
"This Bordeaux blend shows berries, fresh herbs like parsley and a hint of vanilla. It has a medium to full body with medium round tannins and a juicy finish. Very enjoyable now, but it will be much better in two or three years." James Suckling
"Dusty dried flowers, crushed rocks, graphite and red plums form a darkly alluring bouquet as the 2018 Burdese makes itself known in the glass. This washes across the palate with soft textures contrasted by a core of tart wild berry fruits. Mineral tones slowly saturate. A web of fine tannins adds youthful poise, nicely offset by a twang of sour citrus as the 2018 tapers off long, staining yet with wonderful balance." Vinous
read more- Grape Varieties: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 16 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2036+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 31,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,80 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 90 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19043018 · 1,5 l · 34,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available
“Sito dell’Ulmo” Merlot Sicilia Menfi DOC 2019 · MAGNUM
Intense and enveloping fragrance pleasure of blackberry and dark fruits and cocoa. On the palate, memorable, sturdy fruit and taut tannins give this Merlot its unique elegance. Pleasantly round, long and with traces of mint on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 14 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2037+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 31,55 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,61 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,58 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- pH value: 3,44
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19043419 · 1,5 l · 34,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping6 units available
“Santa Cecilia” Sicilia Noto DOC 2017 · MAGNUM
Strong, bright ruby red. This one hundred percent Nero d'Avola is a captivating wine with its rich, fruity-spicy aroma of blackcurrants, cherries, undergrowth, liquorice and dark chocolate. The soft but firm, warm taste of ripe berry fruit, fine spice and the noble tannin inspire us very much. SUPERIORE.DE
"Elegantly shining ruby red. On the nose of blood oranges, rose hips, sealing wax and wild strawberries. Precise, fresh and clear on the palate, spans the tongue with plenty of juice and fruit, balanced on the finish with a slight saltiness." Falstaff
"A finely knit red, with silky tannins defining the flavors of pureed raspberry, crushed black cherry, pretty dried thyme and licorice notes, showing a subtle, minerally tang of iron. Medium- to full-bodied and elegant, with a lingering finish of spice box and graphite." Wine Spectator
"The 2017 Nero d'Avola Santa Cecilia explodes from the glass with masses of crushed stone, blackberries, cherries, wild herbs and hints of brown sugar. This is silky in texture with depths of sapid dark fruits complemented by sweet spice and pretty violet florals that form toward the close. The power of the warm southern coast comes through as the 2017 traverses richness with a beautiful acid-driven lift. It tapers off long to mineral-tinged wild berries framed by subtle tannins." Vinous
"Plenty of iodine and volcanic ash on the nose with preserved lemon and dried cranberries. It's both juicy and mineral on the palate with a medium body and silky tannins. Distinct ash and olive stones at the finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months barrique (1/3 new)
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 33,40 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,28 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,48 g/l
- Sulfite: 97 mg/l
- pH value: 3,42
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19042717 · 1,5 l · 38,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping5 units available
“Burdese” Rosso Sicilia Menfi DOC 2018 · MAGNUM in OWC
Strong ruby red with garnet reflections. Dense and intense aroma of red fruits with notes of leather, earth, spices and minerals, with hints of vanilla and sandalwood. Full-bodied on the palate, well-defined tannins supported by a dense structure leading into a long-lasting and very smooth final. A Bordeaux blend in a class of its own! SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2018 Burdese is an uncomplicated expression of Cabernet Sauvignon (70%) and Cabernet Franc (30%) that does not impose itself. The wine is soft on the palate with medium-bodied layers of ripe cherry, plum, soft earth and leather. The tannins are immediate and soft." Wine Advocate
"This Bordeaux blend shows berries, fresh herbs like parsley and a hint of vanilla. It has a medium to full body with medium round tannins and a juicy finish. Very enjoyable now, but it will be much better in two or three years." James Suckling
"Dusty dried flowers, crushed rocks, graphite and red plums form a darkly alluring bouquet as the 2018 Burdese makes itself known in the glass. This washes across the palate with soft textures contrasted by a core of tart wild berry fruits. Mineral tones slowly saturate. A web of fine tannins adds youthful poise, nicely offset by a twang of sour citrus as the 2018 tapers off long, staining yet with wonderful balance." Vinous
read more- Grape Varieties: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 16 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2036+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 31,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,80 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 90 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19043218 · 1,5 l · 41,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping6 units available
“Santa Cecilia” Nero d’Avola Sicilia Noto DOC 2020 · MAGNUM
Deep, bright ruby red in colour. This 100% Nero d'Avola is a captivating wine with its full-bodied, fruity and spicy aroma of blackcurrants, cherries, undergrowth, liquorice and dark chocolate. The soft but firm, multi-layered and warm flavour of ripe berries, the fine spice and the fine tannins are very appealing. SUPERIORE.DE
"It is a well-made Nero d'Avola with a purity and freshness in its ripe character of red and black berries and cherries. Intense and savoury, with tangy acidity, it shows juicy cherries and black fruits along with notes of chocolate and balsamic and mouth-coating tannins. Full and rich in fruit, but quite vertical in style, it is a lively and storable example of what can be achieved with this typical Sicilian grape." Decanter
"The 2020 Santa Cecilia, a single varietal Nero d'Avola, rises from the glass with a dark and brooding blend of crushed plums, cloves, stone dust and a hint of camphor. It's round and supple with juicy acidity that retains a lovely energy, and bright red and blue fruits cascade across the palate. The 2020 finishes with a bitter touch of savoury spice and a hint of sour citrus, while a layer of fine tannins lingers. The 2020 is a very beautiful and balanced wine for medium-term cellaring." Vinous
"Bright and fragrant, with a lush creaminess that carries flavors of strawberry preserves, dried cherry, tar, tea rose and singed orange peel. Well-spiced and minerally, with lightly chalky tannins providing fine definition." Wine Spectator
"The Santa Cecilia 2020 is one of Sicily's iconic wines, a Nero d'Avola clothed in elegance and precision. The wine is softly structured and multi-layered with dark fruits, black cherries, spices and sweet tobacco. The Santa Cecilia takes a classic approach with a balance between generous fruit and carefully managed oak." Wine Advocate
"Aromas of blackberries, flowers and dark earth with a hint of fresh black mushrooms. Medium to full body with round and creamy tannins and a delicious undertone. Just a hint of vanilla bean underneath the fruit." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months barrique
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2036+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 31,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,36 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 87 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19042720 · 1,5 l · 41,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping11 units available
“Maroccoli” Syrah Sicilia Menfi DOC 2019 · MAGNUM in OWC
Fresh, bright ruby colour. The Syrah impresses with its intense and ripe bouquet with hints of figs, redcurrants, preserved cherries, blueberries, spices and vanilla. Velvety, elegant tannins accompany the opulent and lively structure through to the lingering final. SUPERIORE.DE
"Features fine-grained tannins that create a lightly grippy, defined frame for a plush, juicy range of baked damson plum and black cherry fruit, ground coffee, violet, sage and star anise flavors. Medium- to full-bodied and well-knit, with minerally accents of iron and smoke on the finish." Wine Spectator
"Berry fruit with flavours of dark tobacco and lead pencil, leading into a medium body and a juicy finish. Straightforward and taut tannins." James Suckling
"The Maroccoli 2019 is impossible to miss. It blossoms in the glass with a mentholated blend of dried strawberry, dusty rose and autumnal spice. Its style is elegant and racy, with cooling minerality and lively acidity lifting its dark red berry fruit. A layer of fine tannins gives it a youthful composure, while nuances of red plums and inner earth tones slowly fade away. The Maroccoli, a single varietal Syrah, is beautiful but suitable for cellaring. Leave it for two to three years to achieve the best effect." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months barrique (1/3 new)
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2037+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 32,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,01 g/l
- Residual sugar: 5,36 g/l
- Sulfite: 87 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19042619 · 1,5 l · 42,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping4 units available
Chardonnay Sicilia Menfi DOC 2022 (BIO) · MAGNUM
Planeta's famous Chardonnay is certified organic from the 2022 vintage and exudes a large and rich bouquet with aromas of apricot, apple, lemon, honey and lime. On the palate, these same intense flavours, delicate melting paired with fruity freshness and beautiful length. Since its debut vintage in 1995, a Sicilian white wine at the highest level. SUPERIORE.DE
"Plenty of wood spices, vanilla and praline here with lemon rind and ripe pineapples. Bright and creamy on the palate with a full body and flavorful, zesty finish. Needs time to let the wood settle. Try from 2025." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 40/60 new/used barrique
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑015
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 24,87 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,48 g/l
- Sulfite: 96 mg/l
- pH value: 3,28
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19040522 · 1,5 l · 45,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping3 units available
“Didacus” Cabernet Franc Sicilia Menfi DOC 2018
This 100% Cabernet Franc comes from vines over 20 years old, planted by Diego Planeta, and is simply stunning, delicious and unforgettable. Outstanding aromas of sensual dark fruits, some leather and tobacco. Explosive, penetrating and powerful on the palate, but at the same time seamless and silky smooth. The tannin management is excellent. This is a wine to keep in the cellar - provided you have a certain amount of self-control. SUPERIORE.DE
"Dark ruby with purple colour. Gentle and inviting on the nose, cassis, elderberries, cold smoke, precious wood, stony tones on the finish. Tightly meshed on the palate, polished, with clearly defined fruit, comes in many layers, black berries on the final, with rich pressure in the aftertaste, outstanding." Falstaff
"I like the currant and fresh and dried herb character here. It’s medium-bodied with bright fruit and a chewy, juicy finish. Needs a couple of years to soften but very varietal." James Suckling
"The 2018 Cabernet Franc Didacus is very seductive, with a peppery bloom of spices and flowers that fade into soaked plums and cloves. It is silky smooth and more elegant than previous vintages, with tart raspberry and sour cherry flavours accompanied by earthy tones and a hint of citrus. The 2018 is powerful and colourful, yet its tannins are chalky and sweet, creating a structured yet inviting final. This is an incredibly beautiful and deeply satisfying interpretation of Didacus Cabernet Franc." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 20 months in french barriques
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2037+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,80 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,67 g/l
- Sulfite: 80 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Didacus” Cabernet Franc Sicilia Menfi DOC 2017
The second vintage of the red counterpart to Didacus Chardonnay impressively reflects the Planeta family's vision: elegance and tradition, family and future. This 100% Cabernet Franc comes from vines over 20 years old, planted by Diego Planeta, and is simply stunning, delicious and unforgettable. Outstanding aromas of sensual dark fruits, some leather and tobacco. Explosive, penetrating and powerful on the palate, but at the same time seamless and silky smooth. The tannin management is excellent. This is a wine to keep in the cellar - provided you have a certain amount of self-control. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2017 Cabernet Franc Didacus is dark, deep and intense, with vaulted blue flowers giving way to an abundance of redcurrant, plum and liquorice. It is silky with a dense wave of mineral black fruit supported by a core of motivating acidity that lifts the expression beautifully. Leaving behind tart wild berries and a hint of mocha on a layer of sweet tannins, it comes across as structured but also remarkably fresh. The heat of the vintage pushed up the volume of the 2017 Cabernet Franc Didacus, and while more classic vintages will likely overtake it in the cellar over time, the balance here is beautiful." Vinous
"Intense aromas of pepper on the nose - from red bell to cracked black pepper - join raw meat with macerated cherries and crushed stones. The palate has more cherries and strawberries with roasted peppers and unmistakeably Sicilian tannins." Wine Enthusiast
"An elegant red, medium- to full-bodied and tightly meshed, with a sense of restraint to the integration of sculpted tannins, revealing aromas and flavors of cassis, black tea leaf, fig cake and iron. Long and fresh, expanding on the creamy palate and showing good potential for the cellar." Wine Spectator
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 20 months in french barriques
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2036+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,85 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,84 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19045817 · 0,75 l · 92,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Santa Cecilia” Nero d’Avola Sicilia Noto DOC 2020 · MAGNUM in OWC
Deep, bright ruby red in colour. This 100% Nero d'Avola is a captivating wine with its full-bodied, fruity and spicy aroma of blackcurrants, cherries, undergrowth, liquorice and dark chocolate. The soft but firm, multi-layered and warm flavour of ripe berries, the fine spice and the fine tannins are very appealing. SUPERIORE.DE
"It is a well-made Nero d'Avola with a purity and freshness in its ripe character of red and black berries and cherries. Intense and savoury, with tangy acidity, it shows juicy cherries and black fruits along with notes of chocolate and balsamic and mouth-coating tannins. Full and rich in fruit, but quite vertical in style, it is a lively and storable example of what can be achieved with this typical Sicilian grape." Decanter
"The 2020 Santa Cecilia, a single varietal Nero d'Avola, rises from the glass with a dark and brooding blend of crushed plums, cloves, stone dust and a hint of camphor. It's round and supple with juicy acidity that retains a lovely energy, and bright red and blue fruits cascade across the palate. The 2020 finishes with a bitter touch of savoury spice and a hint of sour citrus, while a layer of fine tannins lingers. The 2020 is a very beautiful and balanced wine for medium-term cellaring." Vinous
"Bright and fragrant, with a lush creaminess that carries flavors of strawberry preserves, dried cherry, tar, tea rose and singed orange peel. Well-spiced and minerally, with lightly chalky tannins providing fine definition." Wine Spectator
"The Santa Cecilia 2020 is one of Sicily's iconic wines, a Nero d'Avola clothed in elegance and precision. The wine is softly structured and multi-layered with dark fruits, black cherries, spices and sweet tobacco. The Santa Cecilia takes a classic approach with a balance between generous fruit and carefully managed oak." Wine Advocate
"Aromas of blackberries, flowers and dark earth with a hint of fresh black mushrooms. Medium to full body with round and creamy tannins and a delicious undertone. Just a hint of vanilla bean underneath the fruit." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months barrique
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2036+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 31,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,36 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 87 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19042820 · 1,5 l · 48,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping6 units available
“Santa Cecilia” Sicilia Noto DOC 2019 · MAGNUM in OWC
Strong, bright ruby red. This one hundred percent Nero d'Avola is a captivating wine with its rich, fruity-spicy aroma of blackcurrants, cherries, undergrowth, liquorice and dark chocolate. The soft but firm, warm taste of ripe berry fruit, the fine spiciness and the noble tannin inspire us very much. SUPERIORE.DE
"Medium, bright ruby red with a slightly lightening rim. In the nose fragrance of rose hips, cranberries and blood oranges, paired with liquorice and cocoa. Fresh on the palate, with pithy, well-integrated tannin, slightly salty in the long finish." Falstaff
"Aromas of red and black cherry, baked strawberry and charred rosemary. Medium–to full–bodied with silky tannins. Slightly tangy acidity plays well with the nicely ripened red and black fruit. There’s richness to the palate here, but it remains focused and not overdone. Lovely salinity mixes with notes of ash and dried orange peel. Layered." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months barrique (1/3 new)
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2035+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 31,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,25 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,93 g/l
- Sulfite: 90 mg/l
- pH value: 3,34
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19042819 · 1,5 l · 48,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping2 units available
Chardonnay Sicilia Menfi DOC 2022 (BIO) · MAGNUM in OWC
Planeta's famous Chardonnay is certified organic from the 2022 vintage and exudes a large and rich bouquet with aromas of apricot, apple, lemon, honey and lime. On the palate, these same intense flavours, delicate melting paired with fruity freshness and beautiful length. Since its debut vintage in 1995, a Sicilian white wine at the highest level. SUPERIORE.DE
"Plenty of wood spices, vanilla and praline here with lemon rind and ripe pineapples. Bright and creamy on the palate with a full body and flavorful, zesty finish. Needs time to let the wood settle. Try from 2025." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 40/60 new/used barrique
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑015
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 24,87 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,48 g/l
- Sulfite: 96 mg/l
- pH value: 3,28
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19040422 · 1,5 l · 52,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping6 units available
“Burdese” Rosso Sicilia Menfi DOC 2018 · Double MAGNUM in OWC
Strong ruby red with garnet reflections. Dense and intense aroma of red fruits with notes of leather, earth, spices and minerals, with hints of vanilla and sandalwood. Full-bodied on the palate, well-defined tannins supported by a dense structure leading into a long-lasting and very smooth final. A Bordeaux blend in a class of its own! SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2018 Burdese is an uncomplicated expression of Cabernet Sauvignon (70%) and Cabernet Franc (30%) that does not impose itself. The wine is soft on the palate with medium-bodied layers of ripe cherry, plum, soft earth and leather. The tannins are immediate and soft." Wine Advocate
"This Bordeaux blend shows berries, fresh herbs like parsley and a hint of vanilla. It has a medium to full body with medium round tannins and a juicy finish. Very enjoyable now, but it will be much better in two or three years." James Suckling
"Dusty dried flowers, crushed rocks, graphite and red plums form a darkly alluring bouquet as the 2018 Burdese makes itself known in the glass. This washes across the palate with soft textures contrasted by a core of tart wild berry fruits. Mineral tones slowly saturate. A web of fine tannins adds youthful poise, nicely offset by a twang of sour citrus as the 2018 tapers off long, staining yet with wonderful balance." Vinous
read more- Grape Varieties: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 16 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2038+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 31,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,80 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 90 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Maroccoli” Syrah Sicilia Menfi DOC 2019 · Double MAGNUM in OWC
Fresh, bright ruby colour. The Syrah impresses with its intense and ripe bouquet with hints of figs, redcurrants, preserved cherries, blueberries, spices and vanilla. Velvety, elegant tannins accompany the opulent and lively structure through to the lingering final. SUPERIORE.DE
"Features fine-grained tannins that create a lightly grippy, defined frame for a plush, juicy range of baked damson plum and black cherry fruit, ground coffee, violet, sage and star anise flavors. Medium- to full-bodied and well-knit, with minerally accents of iron and smoke on the finish." Wine Spectator
"Berry fruit with flavours of dark tobacco and lead pencil, leading into a medium body and a juicy finish. Straightforward and taut tannins." James Suckling
"The Maroccoli 2019 is impossible to miss. It blossoms in the glass with a mentholated blend of dried strawberry, dusty rose and autumnal spice. Its style is elegant and racy, with cooling minerality and lively acidity lifting its dark red berry fruit. A layer of fine tannins gives it a youthful composure, while nuances of red plums and inner earth tones slowly fade away. The Maroccoli, a single varietal Syrah, is beautiful but suitable for cellaring. Leave it for two to three years to achieve the best effect." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months barrique (1/3 new)
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2039+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 32,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,01 g/l
- Residual sugar: 5,36 g/l
- Sulfite: 87 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Sito dell’Ulmo” Merlot Sicilia Menfi DOC 2018 · Double MAGNUM in OWC
Intense and enveloping fragrance pleasure of blackberry and dark fruits and cocoa. On the palate, memorable, sturdy fruit and taut tannins give this Merlot its unique elegance. Pleasantly round, long and with traces of mint on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 14 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2038+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 32,55 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,78 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,75 g/l
- Sulfite: 92 mg/l
- pH value: 3,43
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19043518 · 3 l · 38,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping2 units available
“Santa Cecilia” Nero d’Avola Sicilia Noto DOC 2020 · Double MAGNUM in OWC
Deep, bright ruby red in colour. This 100% Nero d'Avola is a captivating wine with its full-bodied, fruity and spicy aroma of blackcurrants, cherries, undergrowth, liquorice and dark chocolate. The soft but firm, multi-layered and warm flavour of ripe berries, the fine spice and the fine tannins are very appealing. SUPERIORE.DE
"It is a well-made Nero d'Avola with a purity and freshness in its ripe character of red and black berries and cherries. Intense and savoury, with tangy acidity, it shows juicy cherries and black fruits along with notes of chocolate and balsamic and mouth-coating tannins. Full and rich in fruit, but quite vertical in style, it is a lively and storable example of what can be achieved with this typical Sicilian grape." Decanter
"The 2020 Santa Cecilia, a single varietal Nero d'Avola, rises from the glass with a dark and brooding blend of crushed plums, cloves, stone dust and a hint of camphor. It's round and supple with juicy acidity that retains a lovely energy, and bright red and blue fruits cascade across the palate. The 2020 finishes with a bitter touch of savoury spice and a hint of sour citrus, while a layer of fine tannins lingers. The 2020 is a very beautiful and balanced wine for medium-term cellaring." Vinous
"Bright and fragrant, with a lush creaminess that carries flavors of strawberry preserves, dried cherry, tar, tea rose and singed orange peel. Well-spiced and minerally, with lightly chalky tannins providing fine definition." Wine Spectator
"The Santa Cecilia 2020 is one of Sicily's iconic wines, a Nero d'Avola clothed in elegance and precision. The wine is softly structured and multi-layered with dark fruits, black cherries, spices and sweet tobacco. The Santa Cecilia takes a classic approach with a balance between generous fruit and carefully managed oak." Wine Advocate
"Aromas of blackberries, flowers and dark earth with a hint of fresh black mushrooms. Medium to full body with round and creamy tannins and a delicious undertone. Just a hint of vanilla bean underneath the fruit." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months barrique
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2038+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 31,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,36 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 87 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19043720 · 3 l · 46,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping8 units available