Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | — / 750ml | ≈ $19.67Original €17.50≈ £14.78 | repertorio1694.it ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $27.83Original CHF 23.00 | liechti-weine.ch ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.92 g/L
Grape Varieties 60% Nero d’Avola, 40% Nocera
Drinking Window Drink immediately or keep for up to 3 years
Classification Mamertino DOC
Region Mamertino
Soil Loose, Dark and deep alluvial soil, Moderately stony with granite material, Generally rich in silt, And containing a 50–60 cm layer mixed with wind-blown volcanic ash from etna
Elevation 40.0 meters
Harvest Dates Nero d’Avola: 5 and 6 September 2022; Nocera: 8 and 10 September 2022
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Soft Pressing After Skin Contact
Barrel Size 25
Bottling Date June 2023
Closure Single-Piece Natural Cork
Production Details La Baronia vineyard, Milazzo. Espalier with spurred-cordon pruning and supported alberello; planting density 5,050 vines/ha. Vineyard yields were 62 quintals/ha for Nero d’Avola and 70 quintals/ha for Nocera. Grapes were hand-picked into 15–27 kg crates, selected and destemmed. Fermentation proceeded in stainless steel with 14–17 days on skins at approximately 25°C and repeated pumping over, followed by soft pressing, racking and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. The wine matured for one year in 25 hL casks and was bottled in June 2023.
Certifications SOStain®
Tasting Notes Intense brilliant red with violet reflections; Mediterranean macchia, blue fruit and jam; dense but restrained tannins integrated with wood
Food Pairing Homemade starters, pasta with ragù, artichokes, lamb and grouper casserole
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 5.91 g/L
Grape Varieties 60% Nero d’Avola, 40% Nocera
Drinking Window Drink immediately or age for up to 3 years
Classification Mamertino DOC
Region Mamertino
Soil Loose, Dark and deep alluvial soil, Moderately stony with granite material, Generally rich in silt, And containing a 50–60 cm layer mixed with wind-blown volcanic ash from etna
Elevation 40.0 meters
Harvest Dates 15–20 September 2020
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Soft Pressing After Skin Contact
Barrel Size 25
Bottling Date June 2022
Closure Single-Piece Natural Cork
Production Details La Baronia vineyard, Milazzo. Espalier with spurred-cordon pruning and supported alberello; planting density 5,050 vines/ha. Vineyard yields were 62 quintals/ha for Nero d’Avola and 70 quintals/ha for Nocera. Grapes were hand-picked into 15–17 kg crates, selected and crushed-destemmed. Fermentation proceeded in stainless steel with 14–17 days on skins at approximately 25°C and repeated pumping over, followed by soft pressing and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. The wine matured for one year in 25 hL casks and was bottled in June 2022.
Certifications SOStain®
Tasting Notes Brilliant intense red with violet reflections; Mediterranean scrub, blue fruit and jam; dense but restrained tannins integrated with wood
Food Pairing Homemade starters, ragù-based first courses, artichokes, lamb and grouper casserole
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.15 g/L
Grape Varieties 60% Nero d’Avola, 40% Nocera
Classification Mamertino DOC
Region Mamertino
Soil Loose, Dark and deep alluvial soil with few stones and generally lime-rich sections
Elevation 30.0 meters
Harvest Dates Mid-September 2018
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Soft Pressing After Skin Contact
Maceration 14 days
Barrel Size 35
Closure Cork
Production Details The grapes were hand-harvested in mid-September, sorted and destemmed, then fermented in stainless steel with 14 days on skins. After soft pressing, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in stainless steel and matured for 12 months in 35 hL barrels.
Tasting Notes Brilliant intense ruby with dark-violet reflections; Mediterranean maquis, blue fruit and jammy berries; thick but refined tannins integrated with oak
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $27.83Original CHF 23.00 | liechti-weine.ch ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2560342 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Contrada Dispensa, 92013 Menfi (AG), Sicilia, Italia
Phone
+39 0925 80236
Email
Owner
Planeta Family (17 generations)
Cellarmaster
Alessio Planeta