What's included
- Vineyard tour
- Cellar tour
- Guided tasting of 4 selected Planeta wines
- Technical tasting of 3 organic Planeta extra virgin olive oils
- Tastings of typical local products
What's not included
- Transport to/from the cellar
Description
The experience begins with a stroll through the estate's vineyards, where you will discover the cultivated varieties and agricultural methods firsthand. The route continues inside the vinification and aging cellar to learn more about the production techniques and processes that bring each label to life.The core of the visit is the tasting: a guided journey through four selected Planeta wines to compare styles, aromatic profiles, and regional characteristics.Next comes a technical session dedicated to tasting three organic Planeta extra virgin olive oils, focusing on sensory evaluation of cultivars, intensity, and fruity notes.The experience concludes with a selection of typical local gastronomic tastings, paired to enhance the organoleptic characteristics of the tasted wines and oils.
Specifications
| Wine tasting list |
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|---|---|
| Food pairing |
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| Vineyard tour | Yes |
| Cellar tour | Yes |
When Winery Welcomes Guests
Opening months
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Operating days
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Departure times
- 11:00
- 16:00
Other information
Experience not accessible for tasting to children aged 0 to 6, who may join the tour free of charge.
Minors aged between 7 and 17 cannot taste wines and their rate is €20, payable directly at the cellar at the time of the visit.
- Accessible for disabled visitors
- Pet friendly
- Vegetarian options
The Winery
Producer
Planeta
From this winery
- Start up year: 1995
- Oenologist: Alessio Planeta
- Bottles produced: 2.500.000
- Hectares: 371
Planeta is one of Sicily’s benchmark wineries, with an agricultural heritage passed down through 17 generations since the 16th century. Since the creation of the winery in the 1980s, Planeta has played a central role in elevating Sicilian wine, interpreting the island’s extraordinary diversity. The vineyards span five outstanding territories—Menfi, Vittoria, Noto, Etna and Capo Milazzo—each expressed through wines deeply connected to their place of origin. Production is entirely organic and combines research, sustainability and environmental respect. It is a contemporary vision rooted in the land, placing wine and territory at the center while looking to the future with coherence and responsibility.
Xtrawine offers a selection of Planeta wines awarded by AIS, representing high‑quality vintages such as 2016 and 2017. These wines showcase the richness of Sicilian terroirs through intense, harmonious aromas with fruity and floral notes, and a defined, balanced and deeply distinctive palate. Read more
Xtrawine offers a selection of Planeta wines awarded by AIS, representing high‑quality vintages such as 2016 and 2017. These wines showcase the richness of Sicilian terroirs through intense, harmonious aromas with fruity and floral notes, and a defined, balanced and deeply distinctive palate. Read more

How to Get to the Winery
How to reach us
At the entrance of Sambuca di Sicilia, turn right towards the town center.
After about 400 meters you will see the Antonio Gramsci school on your right.
Turn right immediately after the school (Via Girolamo Guasto).
At the start of the downhill road, turn left and follow the signs for PLANETA.
Address
Contrada Ulmo, 92017 Sambuca di Sicilia (AG)
Legal conditions
| Advance booking | 5 days |
|---|---|
| Cancellation policy | Non-refundable (reschedulable) |
| Voucher validity | 12 months |
| Booking instructions | Contact the contact person via email or phone indicating the voucher code and the requested date and wait for confirmation. The booking office is available Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00 and Saturday from 9:00 to 13:00. |



