Planeta
La Segreta Il Bianco 2025
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Grecanico Dorato, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Fiano, 10% Viognier |
| Aging | In stainless steel; on fine lees with weekly stirring (batonnage); bottle ageing 2–3 years |
- Origin and style: Still organic white wine Sicilia DOC, with a dry and fragrant profile
- Grape varieties: Composed of Grecanico Dorato 50%, Chardonnay 30%, Fiano 10%, Viognier 10%
- Aromas: Notes of white peach, apricot, Sicilian citrus fruits, melon, tropical hints and hay
- Vinification: Fermentation in steel at 15-16 °C, ageing on fine lees with bâtonnage
- Serving and pairings: Serving temperature 10-12 °C, ideal with fish, sushi, fried foods and vegetarian starters
Description
What kind of wine it is
La Segreta Bianco by Planeta is an organic white wine that expresses the soul of the region through a harmonious blend of grape varieties. The combination of Grecanico Dorato, Chardonnay, Fiano and Viognier gives it a dry and fragrant profile. On the nose, clear notes of white peach, apricot and Sicilian citrus fruits emerge, enriched by hints of white melon, tropical fruit and delicate touches of hay. On the palate, it stands out for its slender and balanced structure, supported by lively acidity and a saline streak that leads to a pleasantly persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from estate-owned vineyards located in Sicily, stretching from Menfi to Etna and Capo Milazzo. The grapes come mainly from the estates of Dispensa, Gurra and Ulmo, cultivated at altitudes between 45 and 210 metres above sea level. The variety of microclimates is reflected in the organically managed soils, which range from calcareous and clay soils to medium-textured soils rich in pebbles. These territorial characteristics give the wine its natural savoury imprint and the gustatory tension that distinguishes it.
How it is produced
The grapes are carefully harvested and immediately chilled to preserve freshness and aromatic integrity. After destemming and a gentle pressing, the must is naturally clarified by static decantation at low temperatures. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for a period of ten to twelve days. The wine is then aged on the fine lees with weekly stirring, a technique that enriches its palate volume and stabilises the fruity aromas before the final blending.
History and Curiosities
Born from the dedication of the Planeta family, winemakers for seventeen generations, La Segreta Bianco takes its name from the unspoilt woodland that surrounds the historic Ulmo vineyards. This excellent organic Sicilia DOC expresses a deep connection with the land, embracing the estates that stretch from Menfi to Etna. The elegant label celebrates the island's nature, inspired by an ancient illustrated herbarium from the nineteenth century by Giuseppe Riggio. A tribute that enhances the Sicilian roots, combining botanical art with sustainable viticulture.
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 La Segreta Bianco 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Grecanico Dorato, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Fiano, 10% Viognier |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Planeta |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the dedication of the Planeta family, winemakers for seventeen generations, La Segreta Bianco takes its name from the unspoilt woodland that surrounds the historic Ulmo vineyards. This excellent organic Sicilia DOC expresses a deep connection with the land, embracing the estates that stretch from Menfi to Etna. The elegant label celebrates the island's nature, inspired by an ancient illustrated herbarium from the nineteenth century by Giuseppe Riggio. A tribute that enhances the Sicilian roots, combining botanical art with sustainable viticulture. |
| Origin | Sicily (vineyards between Menfi, Vittoria, Noto, Etna and Capo Milazzo) |
| Soil composition | A Dispensa: moderately deep soil, with little to no gravel, moderately calcareous, of medium fertility; at Gurra: calcareous and very clayey; at Ulmo: soil of medium texture, ranging from moderately deep to deep with abundant gravel consisting of pebbles, weakly calcareous, with portions of dark and organic soils. |
| Cultivation system | Spalliera con potatura a cordone speronato e Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4500-5050 |
| Yield per hectare | Dispensa 90 quintals; Gurra 80 quintals; Ulmo 100 quintals |
| Harvest | 20 August - 30 September |
| Fermentation temperature | 15 6 °C |
| Fermentation | 10 2 days |
| Production technique | Harvesting in small carts and refrigeration of the grapes; destemming and crushing, gentle pressing; static decantation of the must; fermentation in stainless steel tanks; ageing on fine lees with weekly stirring (batonnage), then blending and bottling. |
| Wine making | The grapes were harvested and placed in small carts, then cooled to around 16 7 °C; in the winery, they were destemmed and crushed, then subjected to gentle pressing. The must was left to settle by static decantation at 8-9 °C for 36 hours; the clear part was racked off and fermented at 15 6 °C for 10 2 days in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation, the wine remained on the fine lees with weekly stirring, then it was blended and bottled. |
| Aging | In stainless steel; on fine lees with weekly stirring (batonnage); bottle ageing 2–3 years |
| Total acidity | 5.85 gr/L |
| PH | 3.32 |
| Year production | 2500000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |