2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.55 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Nero d’Avola
Drinking Window Drink immediately or cellar for 2–3 years
Classification Sicilia DOC
Region Sicily
Soil Moderately deep, Tending to chalk, With almost no structure and moderate lime content
Estate Grown Yes
Maceration 12 days
Bottling Date December 2025
Closure Stelvin® Screw Cap
Production Details Produced at the Dispensa winery from the Dispensa vineyard at Menfi; the official wine page gives an elevation range of 45–75 metres and organic cultivation under the SOStain protocol. Grapes were de-leafed and pressed, with repeated daily mixing during skin contact. After racking, the wine rested until the end of February and matured in stainless steel.
Certifications SOStain®
Tasting Notes Ruby red with purple highlights; ripe plum, cocoa, Arabica coffee, wild berries and spice; full-bodied and tannic without excess
Food Pairing Classic Sicilian cuisine, pasta with tomato sauce, and meat-based main courses
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 6.05 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Nero d’Avola
Classification Sicilia DOC
Region Sicily
Soil Moderately deep, With very few stones, Some lime and average fertility
Grapes Picked 5 Sep 2022
Maceration 12 days
Closure Screw Cap
Production Details Grapes were de-leafed and pressed, followed by daily mixing during skin contact at 77°F. After racking and malolactic fermentation, the wine rested until the end of February.
Tasting Notes Ruby red with violet reflections; ripe plum, cocoa, wild fruit and spice; full palate with restrained tannins
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 6.05 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Nero d’Avola
Classification Sicilia DOC
Region Sicily
Soil Moderately deep, With very few stones, Some lime and average fertility
Grapes Picked 5 Sep 2020
Maceration 12 days
Closure Screw Cap
Production Details Grapes were de-leafed and pressed, followed by daily mixing during skin contact at 77°F. After racking and malolactic fermentation, the wine rested until the end of February.
Tasting Notes Ruby red with violet reflections; ripe plum, cocoa, wild fruit and spice; full palate with restrained tannins
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| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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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