Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | — / 750ml | ≈ $22.48Original €20.00≈ £16.89 | repertorio1694.it ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 6.33 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Drinking Window Drink immediately or age for up to 10 years
Classification Menfi DOC
Region Sicily
Soil Medium-textured, Moderately limey soil of medium-to-deep depth, With abundant pebbles and sections of dark vegetable soil
Elevation 195.0 meters
Harvest Dates 15–21 September 2021
Sites Ulmo single vineyard, Sambuca di Sicilia (AG)
Vine Age Planted in 1987
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Pressed And Destalked
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak25%
Third Fill Oak25%
Oak Types French Allier oak
Bottling Date June 2023
Closure Single-Piece Natural Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested into 15 kg crates. Two to three short pump-overs were performed daily for 15–20 minutes. Alcoholic fermentation lasted 6–8 days, progressing from about 16°C to 20–22°C and finally 25–26°C. The wine was then decanted, its lees removed, and matured for 14 months in barrique; malolactic fermentation occurred entirely in barrel. The Guyot-trained espalier vineyard had 4,545 plants/ha and a stated yield of 85 quintals/ha. Cultivation followed organic-agriculture criteria and SOStain protocols. Bottle formats were 0.75, 1.5, 3, 5, 9 and 12 L; the 0.75 L bottle weighed 500 g.
Certifications SOStain®
Tasting Notes Compact ruby colour; blackcurrant, candied violet, thyme and lavender; versatile lively tannins, savoury intensity and a long finish
Food Pairing White meats with complex sauces; delicately cooked fish without lemon; roast green vegetables
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Drinking Window Drink immediately or age for up to 10 years
Classification Menfi DOC
Region Sicily
Soil Medium-textured, Moderately limey soil of medium-to-deep depth, With abundant pebbles and sections of dark vegetable soil
Elevation 195.0 meters
Harvest Dates 15–21 September 2020
Sites Ulmo single vineyard, Sambuca di Sicilia (AG)
Vine Age Planted in 1987
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Pressed And Destalked
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak25%
Third Fill Oak25%
Oak Types French Allier oak
Bottling Date July 2022
Closure Single-Piece Natural Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested into 15 kg crates. Two to three short pump-overs were performed daily for 15–20 minutes. Alcoholic fermentation lasted 6–8 days, progressing from about 16°C to 20–22°C and finally 25–26°C. The wine was then decanted, its lees removed, and matured for 14 months in barrique; malolactic fermentation occurred entirely in barrel. The Guyot-trained espalier vineyard had 4,545 plants/ha and a stated yield of 85 quintals/ha. Cultivation followed organic-agriculture criteria and SOStain protocols. Bottle formats were 0.75, 1.5, 3, 5, 9 and 12 L; the 0.75 L bottle weighed 500 g.
Certifications SOStain®
Tasting Notes Compact ruby colour; blackcurrant, candied violet, thyme and lavender; versatile lively tannins, savoury intensity and a long finish
Food Pairing White meats with complex sauces; delicately cooked fish without lemon; roast green vegetables
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.75 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Drinking Window Drink immediately or age for up to 10 years
Classification Menfi DOC
Region Sicily
Soil Medium-textured, Moderately calcareous soil of medium-to-deep depth, With abundant pebbles and fractions of dark vegetable soil
Elevation 195.0 meters
Harvest Dates 28 August–16 September 2019
Sites Ulmo single vineyard, Sambuca di Sicilia (AG)
Vine Age Planted in 1987
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Crushed And Destemmed
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak25%
Third Fill Oak25%
Oak Types French Allier oak
Bottling Date June 2021
Closure Single-Piece Natural Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested into 15 kg crates. Two to three short pump-overs were performed daily for 15–20 minutes. Alcoholic fermentation lasted 6–8 days, progressing from about 16°C to 20–22°C and finally 25–26°C. The wine was then racked, its lees removed, and matured for 14 months in French barrique; malolactic fermentation was conducted entirely in barrique. The Guyot-trained espalier vineyard had 4,545 plants/ha and a stated yield of 85 quintals/ha. Cultivation followed organic-agriculture criteria and SOStain protocols. Bottle formats were 0.75, 1.5, 3, 5, 9 and 12 L; the 0.75 L bottle weighed 500 g.
Certifications SOStain®
Tasting Notes Compact ruby colour; blackcurrant, candied violet, thyme and lavender; agile multifaceted tannins, savoury intensity and a long finish
Food Pairing White meats with complex sauces; delicately cooked fish without lemon; roast vegetables
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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