Planeta
Merlot Sito dell'Ulmo 2021
| Denomination | DOC Menfi Merlot |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | 14 months in Allier oak barriques (50% new) |
- Type and origin: still red wine with Sicilia DOC designation, from Menfi, vintage 2021
- Grapes and alcohol content: 100% Merlot, 14% alcohol by volume, 0.75 litre bottle
- Aroma: notes of blackcurrant, plum and candied violet, enriched with thyme, lavender, mint and spices
- Vinification: 14 days on the skins at 28°C, matured for 14 months in oak barriques
- Serving: 16-18°C after one hour of decanting. Ideal with red meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Sito dell’Ulmo Merlot by Planeta is a still red wine that interprets the Sicilian terroir within Sicily. This Merlot displays a broad and dense structure, accompanied by polished tannins and a persistent, balsamic finish. The bouquet offers aromas of blackcurrant, ripe plum and candied violet, which blend with notes of mint, thyme, lavender, dark spices and mineral hints. A full and harmonious glass, with remarkable length on the palate, capable of evolving beautifully over time.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the single Ulmo vineyard, located on the shores of Lake Arancio between Menfi and Sambuca di Sicilia. The vines, grown at around two hundred metres altitude, thrive on medium-textured soils that are slightly calcareous, rich in pebbles and organic matter. These Mediterranean conditions impart a distinctive savoury intensity to the wine, harmoniously balancing the fruity character, aromatic herbs and the natural expressive intensity of the grape.
How it is produced
Manual harvesting precedes destemming and crushing. Fermentation takes place with skin maceration for about two weeks. After malolactic fermentation in steel, the wine matures for fourteen months in Allier oak barrels, half of which are new. This process consolidates its structure and softens the tannins, resulting in a glass with a deep ruby colour and pronounced continuity on the palate, suitable for long ageing in the cellar.
History and Curiosities
Born on the enchanting shores of Lake Arancio, this prestigious single-variety Merlot by Planeta originates from the Ulmo single vineyard, whose historic vines date back to 1987. The enhancement of the Sicilian terroir is expressed through strict organic management, aimed at preserving local balance and biodiversity. The grapes, meticulously hand-picked in September, give rise to an internationally renowned excellence, sealed by prestigious accolades such as the AIS Four Vines and high scores from Robert Parker.
Awards
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2021
93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °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 Merlot Sito dell'Ulmo 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Menfi DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Planeta |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born on the enchanting shores of Lake Arancio, this prestigious single-variety Merlot by Planeta originates from the Ulmo single vineyard, whose historic vines date back to 1987. The enhancement of the Sicilian terroir is expressed through strict organic management, aimed at preserving local balance and biodiversity. The grapes, meticulously hand-picked in September, give rise to an internationally renowned excellence, sealed by prestigious accolades such as the AIS Four Vines and high scores from Robert Parker. |
| Origin | Menfi and Sambuca di Sicilia (province of Agrigento), Sicily, Italy |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured soil, moderately deep to deep, with an abundant soil skeleton consisting of pebbles, slightly calcareous, and with fractions of dark and organic soils |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 3800 |
| Yield per hectare | 85 q/ha |
| Harvest | September |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 °C |
| Fermentation | About 14 days |
| Production technique | Destemming and crushing; fermentation on the skins for about 14 days at 28 °C; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; ageing for 14 months in Allier oak barriques (50% new) |
| Wine making | Destemming and crushing, fermentation with the skins for about 14 days at 28°C; after racking, malolactic fermentation follows in stainless steel. |
| Aging | 14 months in Allier oak barriques (50% new) |
| Total acidity | 6.15 gr/L |
| PH | 3.35 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |