2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.54 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Nerello Mascalese
Drinking Window Drink immediately or age for 6–7 years
Classification Etna DOC
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Black volcanic-lava sands, Mineral-rich and coarse-structured, Surrounded by woods and more recent lava flows
Harvest Dates 1–10 October 2022
Sites Feudo di Mezzo and Pietramarina
Fermentation Vessels Wooden vats and stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Vertical Press
Bottling Date August 2023
Closure Single-Piece Natural Cork, Diam Or Nomacorc
Production Details Feudo di Mezzo is at 610 m and Pietramarina at 510 m. Espalier vines are spur-cordon pruned at 5,050 plants/ha; stated grape yield is 70 quintals/ha. Grapes were collected in 15–17 kg crates, chilled to about 10°C, hand selected and destemmed. Fermentation reached 24°C; skin contact lasted 16–18 days with two manual punch-downs or pressings daily. The wine matured for 6–8 months in wooden and stainless-steel tanks. Cultivation followed organic-agriculture criteria and SOStain protocols, including spontaneous ground cover and limited sulfur and copper use.
Certifications SOStain
Tasting Notes Vanilla, sour cherry, wild strawberry, floral notes, undergrowth, myrtle, oriental spices, iron, rhubarb and black pepper; fleshy, smooth and savory
Food Pairing Pasta with tomato sauce and both meat and fish dishes
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Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 5.28 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Nerello Mascalese
Drinking Window Drink immediately or age for 6–7 years
Classification Etna DOC
Region Etna Rosso
Soil Black volcanic-lava sands, Mineral-rich and coarse-structured, Surrounded by woods and more recent lava flows
Harvest Dates 1–10 October 2021
Sites Feudo di Mezzo and Pietramarina
Fermentation Vessels Wooden vats and stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Vertical Press
Bottling Date July 2022
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Single-Piece Natural Cork, Diam Or Nomacorc
Production Details Feudo di Mezzo is at 610 m and Pietramarina at 510 m. Espalier vines are spur-cordon pruned at 5,050 plants/ha; stated grape yield is 70 quintals/ha. Grapes were collected in 15–17 kg crates, chilled to about 10°C, hand selected and destemmed. Fermentation reached 24°C; the producer reports 12–18 days on skins with two manual punch-downs or pressings daily, while the official importer describes a 12-day fermentation. The wine matured for 6–8 months in wooden and stainless-steel tanks. Cultivation followed organic-agriculture criteria and SOStain protocols.
Certifications SOStain
Tasting Notes Vanilla, sour cherry, wild strawberry, floral notes, undergrowth, myrtle, oriental spices, iron, rhubarb and black pepper; fleshy, smooth and savory
Food Pairing Pasta with tomato sauce and both meat and fish dishes
Critics Ratings James Suckling 93 (August 2023); Vinous 91 (June 2023); Wine Enthusiast 91 (May 2024)
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Contrada Dispensa, 92013 Menfi (AG), Sicilia, Italia
Phone
+39 0925 80236
Email
Owner
Planeta Family (17 generations)
Cellarmaster
Alessio Planeta