Planeta
Eruzione 1614 Carricante 2024
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Carricante |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Carricante, Riesling |
| Aging | Ageing in stainless steel on the fine lees with regular stirring until February/March (before bottling). |
- Composition: Still organic white, Carricante and Riesling grapes, Sicilia DOC appellation
- Aromas: Scents of white flowers, green apple, lemon, wild honey and menthol notes
- Palate: Smooth yet lively structure, hints of apple and lemon; savoury and mineral finish
- Origin: Northern slopes of Etna, over 800 metres on black and mineral volcanic sands
- Production: Vinification in steel at 15°C on fine lees; serve at 8-10°C
Description
What type of wine it is
Eruzione 1614 Carricante by Planeta is a still organic white wine, an authentic expression of the Sicilian territory. It is born from a harmonious blend of Carricante and Riesling grapes, interpreting a dry, fresh and medium-to-full-bodied style. The olfactory profile offers intense scents of white flowers, green apple and lemon zest, enriched by nuances of wild honey and light mentholated hints. A distinct mineral character emerges on the palate, balancing smoothness and tension, prolonging the sip into an intensely savoury finish, ideal for pairing with shellfish and seafood crudité.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Etna territories, between the Feudo di Mezzo estate and the Sciara Nuova cru, on the northern slopes of the volcano. The vineyards are cultivated at altitudes exceeding eight hundred metres, immersed in a landscape of woods and ancient lava flows. The roots delve into a deep black volcanic soil, rich in sand and minerals, characterised by a marked stoniness. This mountain terroir shapes the character of the wine, providing remarkable freshness and a distinct savouriness, while the name recalls the historic 1614 eruption, which stopped right at the edge of these vineyards.
How it is produced
The harvest is carried out manually in October, with rapid cooling of the bunches to preserve their integrity. The selected grapes undergo light crushing and destemming followed by soft pressing. The decanted must undergoes fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The process is completed with careful ageing on the fine lees accompanied by regular stirring, an essential technique that enhances the palate structure and the natural drinkability of the wine, while keeping the delicate varietal aromas intact.
History and interesting facts
The name evokes the legendary eruption of Mount Etna in 1614, which lasted ten years and ended right at the edge of the Sciaranuova vineyard. Here, in Castiglione di Sicilia, Planeta grows Carricante grapes and a touch of Riesling using organic methods, with roots delving into black volcanic soils. This gives rise to a fascinating Sicilia DOC, SOStain® certified for sustainable viticulture. Highly acclaimed by international critics, with 94 Vinous points and 92 Robert Parker points awarded to the previous vintage, this vibrant white captures the most authentic essence of the volcano.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °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 Eruzione 1614 Carricante 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Carricante, Riesling |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Planeta |
| Story | History and interesting facts The name evokes the legendary eruption of Mount Etna in 1614, which lasted ten years and ended right at the edge of the Sciaranuova vineyard. Here, in Castiglione di Sicilia, Planeta grows Carricante grapes and a touch of Riesling using organic methods, with roots delving into black volcanic soils. This gives rise to a fascinating Sicilia DOC, SOStain® certified for sustainable viticulture. Highly acclaimed by international critics, with 94 Vinous points and 92 Robert Parker points awarded to the previous vintage, this vibrant white captures the most authentic essence of the volcano. |
| Origin | Castiglione di Sicilia (Province of Catania) |
| Soil composition | Black volcanic soil with lava sands, extraordinarily rich in minerals; surrounded by woods and more recent lava flows. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | five thousand |
| Yield per hectare | 80 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | October (Carricante: 15–25 October; Riesling: 5 October) |
| Fermentation temperature | 15°C |
| Production technique | Fermentation at 15 °C in stainless steel tanks; ageing on the fine lees with regular stirring |
| Wine making | Grapes harvested in crates, immediately chilled to 8 °C and hand-sorted; light crushing and destemming and soft pressing; the settled must is racked and inoculated with selected yeasts; fermentation at 15 °C in temperature-controlled stainless steel; ageing in stainless steel on the fine lees with regular stirring until February/March before bottling. |
| Aging | Ageing in stainless steel on the fine lees with regular stirring until February/March (before bottling). |
| Total acidity | 6.85 gr/L |
| PH | 3.06 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |