Planeta
Nero d'Avola Plumbago 2023
| Denomination | DOC Menfi Nero d'Avola |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nero d'Avola |
| Aging | Aged for 10 months in third and fourth use barriques and tonneaux |
- Identity: Still organic red wine Menfi DOC, 100% Nero d’Avola, 13.5% vol
- Vinification: Fermentation in steel at 25°C with skin maceration for 14 days
- Ageing: Matured for 10 months in third and fourth use barriques and tonneaux
- Aromas: Notes of ripe plum and wild blackberry, with hints of incense, jasmine and black truffle
- At the table: Pairs well with grilled meats, pork and cheeses; decant for one hour, serve at 14–16°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Plumbago Nero d’Avola by Planeta is a certified organic red wine that precisely expresses the identity of the Menfi region. Made from Nero d’Avola grapes, it displays a deep purple-violet colour in the glass. The aromatic profile opens with intense notes of ripe plum and wild blackberry, enriched by hints of incense, jasmine, and black truffle. On the palate, it reveals a varied tannic texture, capable of combining soft nuances with a more pronounced and austere structure. This balance makes it ideal for pairing with grilled meats, pork, and flavourful cheeses, enhancing dishes with delicate smoky notes.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Menfi area, located in the province of Agrigento. For this label, Planeta carefully selects bunches from the Ulmo and Dispensa estates. The vineyards trained using the spur-pruned cordon method are situated at 195 and 75 metres above sea level, respectively. Geological differences enrich the wine’s profile: Ulmo is characterised by soils rich in pebbles and organic matter with a slight limestone presence, while Dispensa’s soils have a higher limestone content and are poorer in stones. This combination of altitudes and soils gives the wine a clear aromatic definition and excellent structural solidity.
How it is produced
Harvesting takes place at the beginning of September, respecting the specific yields of the two vineyards. After destemming and crushing, vinification begins with fermentation in stainless steel at twenty-five degrees. The must remains in contact with the skins for fourteen days, a stage accompanied by repeated pump-overs to extract colour and aromas, followed by gentle pressing. The wine then completes malolactic fermentation. The process concludes with maturation in third and fourth passage wooden barrels for ten months, a period that smooths the tannins and imparts a balanced gustatory complexity without overpowering the original fruit.
History and Curiosities
The name Plumbago is a tribute to the wild flower with violet hues that adorns the woods around the baglio and the Ulmo vineyards, near Lake Arancio. This elegant pure Nero d’Avola refinedly expresses the authentic vocation of the Menfi territory. Overseen by oenologist Alessio Planeta, the wine is the result of rigorous organic and sustainable production, skilfully combining grapes from the Ulmo and Dispensa estates. The vines, cultivated using the spur-pruned cordon method, offer a sincere interpretation of Sicily, celebrating the winery founded in 1995.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °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 Nero d'Avola Plumbago 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Menfi DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nero d'Avola |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Planeta |
| Story | History and Curiosities The name Plumbago is a tribute to the wild flower with violet hues that adorns the woods around the baglio and the Ulmo vineyards, near Lake Arancio. This elegant pure Nero d’Avola refinedly expresses the authentic vocation of the Menfi territory. Overseen by oenologist Alessio Planeta, the wine is the result of rigorous organic and sustainable production, skilfully combining grapes from the Ulmo and Dispensa estates. The vines, cultivated using the spur-pruned cordon method, offer a sincere interpretation of Sicily, celebrating the winery founded in 1995. |
| Origin | Menfi (Agrigento), Sicily, Italy |
| Soil composition | Ulmo: medium-textured soil, moderately deep to deep with an abundant skeleton consisting of pebbles, weakly calcareous, and with fractions of dark and organic soils. Dispensa: moderately deep, scarce skeleton almost absent, moderately calcareous. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | Ulmo: 3,800 plants/ha; Dispensa: 4,500 plants/ha |
| Yield per hectare | Ulmo: 90 q/ha; Dispensa: 75 q/ha |
| Harvest | 10 5 September |
| Fermentation temperature | 25 °C |
| Fermentation | 14 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with maceration on the skins for 14 days at 25°C; malolactic fermentation in steel; ageing for 10 months in third and fourth use barriques and tonneaux. |
| Wine making | After destemming and crushing, the grapes ferment in steel tanks at 25°C and remain in contact with the skins for 14 days with repeated pump-overs; this is followed by racking with gentle pressing. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in steel, then in January it is transferred to wood for ageing (barriques and tonneaux of third and fourth use) for 10 months. |
| Aging | Aged for 10 months in third and fourth use barriques and tonneaux |
| Total acidity | 6.05 gr/L |
| PH | 3.43 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |