Planeta
Spumante Carricante Metodo Classico Brut 2023
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Spumante Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carricante |
| Aging | At the end of March, it is prepared for tirage and bottled; it remains on the lees for an average of 20 months at 12°C, after which disgorgement is carried out. |
- Grape variety and style: Brut Sparkling Wine, Traditional Method, made exclusively from organic Carricante grapes
- Origin: Castiglione di Sicilia at 850 m on black volcanic sands rich in minerals
- Ageing on the lees: 20 months at 12°C with subsequent disgorgement for greater elegance
- Aromatic profile: notes of white flowers, citrus fruits and minerality; fine and persistent perlage
- On the palate: soft and fresh taste with citron, passion fruit and Mediterranean scrub
Description
What kind of wine it is
Planeta Spumante Carricante Metodo Classico Brut is an organic white wine made from Carricante grapes, an authentic expression of the Sicilian territory. Produced according to the Traditional Method, it reveals an elegant and vibrant profile. It is distinguished by a fine and persistent perlage, which precedes a floral bouquet with citrus and mineral notes. On the palate, it is smooth and easy-drinking, with hints of citron and passion fruit, finishing with a captivating touch of Mediterranean scrub.
Where it comes from
This sparkling wine originates in Castiglione di Sicilia, from vineyards situated at an altitude of 850 metres. The vines sink their roots into black volcanic sandy soils, in a volcanic environment surrounded by woods and rich in minerals. This territorial configuration gives the wine a marked freshness and a defined mineral character. The viticulture follows strict organic and sustainable practices, in full respect of the natural rhythms of the ecosystem.
How it is produced
Production begins with an early harvest to preserve the natural acidity of the grapes. After gentle pressing, the must ferments at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. The prise de mousse, typical of the Traditional Method, involves ageing on the lees for twenty months. This prolonged period, followed by disgorgement, defines the elegance of the sip and gives the wine a harmonious and balanced Brut profile.
History and Curiosities
Planeta interprets the Carricante grape variety by creating an organic sparkling wine that expresses the true volcanic soul of Etna. Grown at an altitude of 850 metres in Castiglione di Sicilia, the vines sink their roots into soils of black volcanic sands, which give the wine an extraordinary mineral richness. The early harvest preserves the fruit’s vibrant acidity, while the slow maturation according to the Traditional Method is completed with twenty months of ageing on the lees, crafting an extremely refined perlage. A fine Sicilia DOC that celebrates time, precision, and local vocation.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1995
- Oenologist: Alessio Planeta
- Bottles produced: 2.500.000
- Hectares: 371
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| Name | Planeta Spumante Carricante Metodo Classico Brut 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carricante |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Planeta |
| Story | History and Curiosities Planeta interprets the Carricante grape variety by creating an organic sparkling wine that expresses the true volcanic soul of Etna. Grown at an altitude of 850 metres in Castiglione di Sicilia, the vines sink their roots into soils of black volcanic sands, which give the wine an extraordinary mineral richness. The early harvest preserves the fruit’s vibrant acidity, while the slow maturation according to the Traditional Method is completed with twenty months of ageing on the lees, crafting an extremely refined perlage. A fine Sicilia DOC that celebrates time, precision, and local vocation. |
| Origin | Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania), Sicily, Italy |
| Soil composition | Black due to lava sands, extraordinarily rich in minerals; surrounded by woods and more recent lava flows |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon and Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 9,000 kg/hectare |
| Harvest | Around 20 September |
| Fermentation temperature | 15 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 20 months on the lees at 12 °C |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | The grapes are crushed and destemmed, then placed in a gentle press. The clarified must is transferred and inoculated with yeast, fermenting at 15°C in stainless steel tanks. The resulting wine remains on the fine lees until January, with frequent stirring. |
| Aging | At the end of March, it is prepared for tirage and bottled; it remains on the lees for an average of 20 months at 12°C, after which disgorgement is carried out. |
| Total acidity | 6.85 gr/L |
| PH | 3.05 |
| Residual sugar | 4.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |