Planeta
Terebinto Grillo 2025
| Denomination | DOC Menfi Grillo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Grillo |
| Aging | On fine lees for 6 months in steel tanks, with bâtonnage to keep the lees in suspension. |
- Identity: Still organic white wine from 100% Grillo grapes, Menfi DOC, vintage 2025, 13% vol
- Vinification: Fermentation in steel at 15°C, ageing 4–6 months on fine lees with bâtonnage
- Colour and aromas: Pale yellow, hints of apricot, loquat, pink grapefruit and beeswax
- Taste: Freshness and liveliness, pronounced acidity and mineral note, present but balanced alcohol
- Serving and pairings: Temperature 12–14°C, ideal with raw seafood, sushi, fried fish and fresh cheeses
Description
What kind of wine is it
Terebinto Grillo is an organic white wine from Planeta, representing Menfi in Sicily. Made from Grillo grapes, it displays a pale yellow colour with greenish highlights. The nose reveals clear notes of apricot, loquat, pink grapefruit and beeswax. On the palate, it is fresh and vibrant, characterised by a lively acidity and a distinct mineral imprint, offering a structured and elegantly complex sip.
Where does it come from
The grapes grow in the districts of Dispensa, Gurra and Monte Cirami, at around seventy-five metres above sea level. The Guyot-trained vineyards rest on a calcareous and clayey matrix. The variability of the soils, from the loose earth of Monte Cirami to the deep soils of Gurra, gives the bunches a precise aromatic character. Careful controlled yields ensure optimal ripening, essential for defining a deep and territorial flavour profile.
How is it produced
The manual harvest takes place in September. After destemming and gentle pressing, the must ferments in stainless steel tanks, without the use of barrels to preserve the varietal integrity. This is followed by ageing on fine lees for four to six months. During this stage, periodic bâtonnage keeps the yeasts in suspension, giving the wine greater breadth and an enveloping texture on the palate.
History and Curiosities
The name of this organic white wine is a tribute to the terebinth, a shrub symbolic of the lush Sicilian Mediterranean scrubland. Behind this label lies the historic dedication of the Planeta family, who for 17 generations have led the island's agricultural evolution by combining tradition and innovation. From the Ulmo estate, founded in 1995, comes this pure expression of the Menfi DOC: a project of excellence devoted to environmental sustainability, capable of enhancing the native Grillo grape variety and celebrating the authentic oenological soul of Sicily.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1995
- Oenologist: Alessio Planeta
- Bottles produced: 2.500.000
- Hectares: 371
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| Name | Planeta Terebinto Grillo 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Menfi DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Grillo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Planeta |
| Story | History and Curiosities The name of this organic white wine is a tribute to the terebinth, a shrub symbolic of the lush Sicilian Mediterranean scrubland. Behind this label lies the historic dedication of the Planeta family, who for 17 generations have led the island's agricultural evolution by combining tradition and innovation. From the Ulmo estate, founded in 1995, comes this pure expression of the Menfi DOC: a project of excellence devoted to environmental sustainability, capable of enhancing the native Grillo grape variety and celebrating the authentic oenological soul of Sicily. |
| Origin | Menfi (Contrada Dispensa, Gurra, Monte Cirami, province of Agrigento, municipality of Ulmo) |
| Climate | Altitude: 75 m a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Calcareous and very clayey |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 70 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Early to mid-September (16–18 September) |
| Fermentation temperature | 15°C |
| Production technique | Ageing on fine lees for 4–6 months in stainless steel tanks with periodic bâtonnage |
| Wine making | After destemming and gentle pressing, the must is clarified at a low temperature and ferments at 15°C in stainless steel; ageing on fine lees for 4–6 months (about 6 months) in stainless steel tanks with periodic bâtonnage. |
| Aging | On fine lees for 6 months in steel tanks, with bâtonnage to keep the lees in suspension. |
| Total acidity | 5.9 gr/L |
| PH | 3.32 |
| Year production | 2500000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |