Planeta
Controdanza 2022
| Denomination | DOC Noto Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 85% Nero d'Avola, 15% Merlot |
| Aging | Aged for 10 months in second and third use Allier oak barriques |
- Origin and designation: Still organic red wine, Noto DOC Sicilia designation
- Grape variety and vintage: Harvest 2021; 85% Nero d’Avola and 15% Merlot; 13.5% vol
- Vinification: 14 days maceration, fermentation at 25°C and malolactic fermentation in steel
- Ageing: 10 months maturation in second and third use Allier oak barriques
- Taste profile: Mulberry and plum, bay leaf, incense, balanced acidity and soft tannins
Description
What kind of wine it is
Planeta Controdanza is an organic red wine with a Mediterranean character, created from a blend of Nero d’Avola and Merlot grapes. On the nose, it offers an intense bouquet of mulberry and plum, enriched with notes of bay leaf, incense and balsamic nuances. On the palate, it stands out for its enveloping structure, supported by a harmonious acidity and soft tannins. Its elegance enhances bold flavours such as grilled meats, game, mature cheeses and sweet and sour dishes.
Where it comes from
This red is born in the Buonivini district, in the heart of the Noto denomination. The vines grow just a few dozen metres above sea level, on distinctly calcareous soils with abundant stones and a clay fraction with chalky traits. This unique soil composition imparts a precise territorial identity to the wine, giving it a measured taste balance and the lively freshness that characterise the authentic vocation of the Syracuse area.
How it is produced
The selected grapes are destemmed and crushed before undergoing a fourteen-day skin maceration. After malolactic fermentation in steel, which helps preserve the precision of the aromas, maturation continues for ten months in second and third passage Allier oak barrels. This process masterfully defines the elegant structure and softness that complete the expressiveness of this label signed by Planeta.
History and Curiosities
Inspired by an elegant rural dance, Planeta Controdanza 2021 is an enveloping organic red wine that combines Nero d’Avola and Merlot. It is born in Buonivini, on the bright limestone lands of Noto, thanks to the dedication of a family connected to Sicilian viticulture for seventeen generations. This blend of tradition and sustainability releases aromas of mulberry and plum, enriched by balsamic notes. On the palate, it reveals a refined structure, where harmonious acidity and soft tannins celebrate the authentic elegance of the denomination.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1995
- Oenologist: Alessio Planeta
- Bottles produced: 2.500.000
- Hectares: 371
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| Name | Planeta Controdanza 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Noto DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 85% Nero d'Avola, 15% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Planeta |
| Story | History and Curiosities Inspired by an elegant rural dance, Planeta Controdanza 2021 is an enveloping organic red wine that combines Nero d’Avola and Merlot. It is born in Buonivini, on the bright limestone lands of Noto, thanks to the dedication of a family connected to Sicilian viticulture for seventeen generations. This blend of tradition and sustainability releases aromas of mulberry and plum, enriched by balsamic notes. On the palate, it reveals a refined structure, where harmonious acidity and soft tannins celebrate the authentic elegance of the denomination. |
| Origin | Buonivini, near Noto (Syracuse), Sicily, Italy |
| Soil composition | Very calcareous soils, abundant small-sized skeleton; fine texture with a light-coloured clay fraction. |
| Cultivation system | Cordone speronato |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 85 quintals/ha (Nero d’Avola); 76 quintals/ha (Merlot) |
| Harvest | 10 September (Merlot); 15–20 September (Nero d’Avola) |
| Fermentation temperature | 25 °C |
| Fermentation | 14 days |
| Production technique | Destemming and crushing, maceration on the skins for 14 days, fermentation at 25 °C, malolactic fermentation in steel, ageing for 10 months in second and third passage Allier oak barriques |
| Wine making | Destemming and crushing followed by 14 days of maceration on the skins; fermentation at 25°C; after racking, malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; ageing for 10 months in second and third use Allier oak barriques. |
| Aging | Aged for 10 months in second and third use Allier oak barriques |
| Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
| PH | 3.45 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |