Planeta
Cabernet Franc Didacus 2020
| Denomination | DOC Menfi Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Franc |
| Aging | 20 months in barrique. A bâtonnage every two weeks throughout the entire ageing period. |
- Identity: Planeta Didacus Cabernet Franc 2020, still red wine Menfi DOC Sicily
- Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Franc, selected grapes hand-picked at Piano del Sommacco
- Ageing: 20 months in barrique, malolactic fermentation in wood and bâtonnage every two weeks
- Tasting notes: intense ruby colour; notes of red fruit and spices, full and elegant palate, persistent finish
- Data and sustainability: 13.5% vol; SOStain protocol with grassing and natural practices
Description
What kind of wine it is
Didacus Cabernet Franc is a highly prestigious red wine produced by Planeta in Sicily, in the Menfi area. Made from Cabernet Franc grapes, it is vinified at a controlled temperature and then matures for twenty months in barrels, where malolactic fermentation and regular bâtonnage enhance its complexity. To the eye, it displays an intense ruby red colour, revealing clear notes of red fruit and spices. On the palate, it is energetic, supported by an elegant structural texture and a long, persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the vineyards of Piano del Sommacco, located in the territory of Sambuca di Sicilia at an altitude of around four hundred and fifty metres above sea level. The vines are trained on trellises with spur pruning, sinking their roots into soil composed of a balance of clay, silt and sand, which imparts clarity and vigour to the sip. The agronomic management follows the SOStain sustainability protocol, adopting controlled grassing to encourage the natural vitality of the soil.
How it is produced
The bunches are selected and harvested by hand to ensure a limited yield that enhances aromatic concentration. After fermentation at a controlled temperature, the wine matures in barrels benefiting from periodic bâtonnage. The protection of the vines is carried out using natural methods, employing beneficial insects and plant extracts. Soil fertility is regenerated through specific cover crops, such as clover and yellow mustard, in full respect of the ecosystem's balance.
History and Curiosities
Dedicated to the founder Diego Planeta, Didacus Cabernet Franc combines a passion for international grape varieties with the prestigious terroir of Sambuca di Sicilia. Born in the vineyards of Piano del Sommacco, in the Menfi D.O.C. area, this exceptional wine embodies a profound ideal of elegance, family, and future. The entire production process strictly follows the SOStain® sustainability protocol, carefully preserving the natural ecosystem. Consistently acclaimed by critics with scores of absolute excellence, it offers a memorable tasting experience.
Awards
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2020
91/100
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2020
95/100
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2020
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
94/100
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2020
93/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 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 Cabernet Franc Didacus 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Menfi DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Planeta |
| Story | History and Curiosities Dedicated to the founder Diego Planeta, Didacus Cabernet Franc combines a passion for international grape varieties with the prestigious terroir of Sambuca di Sicilia. Born in the vineyards of Piano del Sommacco, in the Menfi D.O.C. area, this exceptional wine embodies a profound ideal of elegance, family, and future. The entire production process strictly follows the SOStain® sustainability protocol, carefully preserving the natural ecosystem. Consistently acclaimed by critics with scores of absolute excellence, it offers a memorable tasting experience. |
| Origin | Piano del Sommacco, near Menfi (Sambuca di Sicilia, province of Agrigento), Sicily, Italy |
| Soil composition | 46% clay; 22% silt; 32% sand |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4545 |
| Yield per hectare | 1250 kg |
| Fermentation temperature | 18-24 °C |
| Production technique | Fermentation at 18-24 °C with direct inoculation of selected yeasts; malolactic fermentation in barrique; ageing for 20 months in barrique with bâtonnage every two weeks |
| Wine making | Fermentation takes place in three different ways, at temperatures between 18-24 °C, with the direct addition of selected yeasts. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in barriques. |
| Aging | 20 months in barrique. A bâtonnage every two weeks throughout the entire ageing period. |
| Total acidity | 5.9 gr/L |
| PH | 3.4 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |