| Grape varieties |
30% Cabernet Franc, 70% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Origin |
Towns of Menfi and Sambuca di Sicilia (Agrigento). |
| Climate |
Altitude: between 75 and 430 m. a.s.l. for vineyards in Dispensa e Maroccoli. |
| Soil composition |
Shallow soil, few stones, average limestone; moderate fine texture, with a good fraction of yellow clay. MAROCCOLI: dark deep soil, very few stones, rich of organic materials. |
| Yield per hectare |
Between 6,000 and 7,500 kg/hectare for vineyards in Dispensa and Maroccoli. |
| Harvest |
Between the 5th and 15th of September for vineyards in Dispensa and Maroccoli. |
| Vinification |
The grapes are destemmed and crushed, followed by lying on the skins for 21 days. After racking, the wine ages for 14 months in new Allier oak barrels. The malolactic fermentation is carried about in wood and stainless steel vats. |
| Ageing |
In new French oak Allier barrels. |
| Pairing |
Perfect with stewed dishes, game, and meats. It also pairs with veggies such as grilled radicchio, aged cheeses or roasted onions. |
| On offer |
Price Planeta Burdese 2018 € 15.87
ex VAT
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