Description
A rare and exclusive grape variety cultivated on only a few hectares, it is best expressed in the red sands of Vittoria, not far from the sea. An aromatic and pleasant red wine as few others, a perfect synthesis between tradition and innovation.
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Serve at:
14 -16 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour

- Start up year: 1995
- Oenologist: Alessio Planeta
- Bottles produced: 2.600.000
- Hectares: 395


Name | Planeta Frappato 2022 |
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Type | Red organic still |
Denomination | Vittoria DOC |
Vintage | 2022 |
Size | 0,75 l |
Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
Grape varieties | 100% Frappato |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Vendor | Planeta |
Origin | Village of Mogli, Town of Acate (Ragusa). |
Climate | Altitude: 70 m. a.s.l. |
Soil composition | The principal characteristic of the soils of the Vittoria area is their sandy texture. They mainly consist of loose red sand with no stones and of average depth. A layer of tufa lies at about 90 cm which is important for the water balance of the vines. |
Cultivation system | Spurred cordon. |
Plants per hectare | 4,500 kg/h. |
Yield per hectare | 6,000 kg/h. |
Harvest | Between the 20th and 22nd of September. |
Wine making | Grapes are destemmed and crushed followed by 7 days lying on the skins. The process continues with gentle pressure with a vertical press. |
Aging | Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel vats, where it matures until bottling. |
Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
PH | 3.5 |
Allergens | Contains sulphites |