Planeta
La Segreta Rosso 2024
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Nero d'Avola, 25% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Franc |
| Aging | Ageing in stainless steel (stainless steel tanks). |
- Wine and origin: Still organic red wine, Sicilia DOC, Planeta La Segreta Rosso vintage 2024
- Grape blend: 50% Nero d’Avola, 25% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Franc
- Aroma and taste: Blackcurrant and mulberry, spicy and mentholated finish; wild berries and herbal notes
- Vinification: Fermentation and ageing in stainless steel at controlled temperature (16–25°C)
- Pairings: Recommended for Mediterranean starters, caponata, pasta and seared fish; smooth tannins
Description
What kind of wine it is
La Segreta Rosso is an organic still red wine produced by Planeta, an authentic expression of Sicily. This harmonious blend of Nero d’Avola, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc offers a medium-bodied, dry and fresh sip. With its vivid ruby red colour, it releases aromas of currant and mulberry with a subtle spicy and mentholated finish. On the palate, ripe fruits are balanced with herbal notes and well-polished tannins, making it perfect to accompany Mediterranean first courses, caponata and seared fish dishes.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown on estates located between Menfi, Sambuca di Sicilia and Noto, at altitudes ranging from 35 to 430 metres. The vineyards thrive on diverse soils, alternating between clay and calcareous marl rich in stones and silt. This marked territorial richness ensures optimal development of the vines under organic management. The complex geological and altitudinal variety allows the grapes to develop a clear freshness and a defined aromatic profile, in full respect of agricultural sustainability.
How it is produced
After harvesting, the bunches are gently destemmed and crushed. Each variety undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation separately in stainless steel tanks for about seven to fourteen days. During this phase, short pump-overs are carried out to extract colour and aromas while respecting the integrity of the fruit. This is followed by malolactic fermentation, completed by maturation in steel which preserves the wine’s immediate fragrance.
History and Curiosities
Taking its name from the Ulmo woodland, this organic red wine embodies the legacy of the Planeta family, who have been active in Sicily for seventeen generations. The label combines a contemporary vision with full respect for the environment, enhancing the family-owned vineyards through sustainable practices. The striking graphic design pays tribute to the splendid Sicilian flora, drawing inspiration from the precious pictorial herbarium of Giuseppe Riggio: a fascinating intertwining of art and nature that faithfully celebrates the island’s authentic wine-making tradition.
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 La Segreta Rosso 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Nero d'Avola, 25% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Planeta |
| Story | History and Curiosities Taking its name from the Ulmo woodland, this organic red wine embodies the legacy of the Planeta family, who have been active in Sicily for seventeen generations. The label combines a contemporary vision with full respect for the environment, enhancing the family-owned vineyards through sustainable practices. The striking graphic design pays tribute to the splendid Sicilian flora, drawing inspiration from the precious pictorial herbarium of Giuseppe Riggio: a fascinating intertwining of art and nature that faithfully celebrates the island’s authentic wine-making tradition. |
| Origin | Menfi, Sambuca di Sicilia and Noto (Sicily) |
| Soil composition | Medium depth tending towards clay, with little to no gravel, moderately calcareous; at Maroccoli, calcareous soil rich in medium-sized gravel, low in clay with an abundant silt fraction. At Gurra, moderately deep, low in limestone, no gravel and very clayey; Buonivini, soils composed of calcareous marl, abundant small gravel; fine texture with a light-coloured clay fraction. |
| Cultivation system | Espalier with spurred cordon and Guyot pruning system |
| Plants per hectare | 4,545–5,050 |
| Yield per hectare | Dispensa 80–90 quintals; Gurra 80 quintals; Maroccoli 70–80 quintals; Buonivini 70 quintals |
| Harvest | 26 August - 26 September |
| Fermentation temperature | Circa 16–25°C |
| Fermentation | 7–14 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with short pump-overs; malolactic fermentation in the same tanks and ageing in stainless steel. |
| Wine making | The grapes were harvested and transported to the winery in small and medium-sized carts; then destemmed and crushed before being sent for fermentation in stainless steel tanks of 114/160/213 hl, with short pump-overs three times a day (12–25 minutes) to preserve the skins and fruit. Fermentation lasted approximately 7–14 days at a controlled temperature (about 16–25°C), with the varieties vinified separately. Racking took place at the end of fermentation; malolactic fermentation occurred in the same tanks. Ageing was carried out in stainless steel. |
| Aging | Ageing in stainless steel (stainless steel tanks). |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| PH | 3.55 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |