Planeta
Frappato 2025
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Vittoria |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Frappato |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in steel tanks where it is matured until bottling. |
- Name and grape: Vittoria DOC, 100% organic Frappato from Sicily
- Aromatic profile: ripe strawberry, rose, candied violet and a hint of smokiness
- Taste: fresh, balanced, medium-bodied, red fruit and balsamic notes
- Vinification: 7 days on the skins in steel, gentle pressing, maturation in steel
- Temperature and pairings: 14-16 °C; gourmet pizza, tomato-based dishes, tuna and tartare
Description
What kind of wine it is
Planeta Frappato is an organic red wine produced in Sicily that expresses the authentic character of Vittoria. In the glass, it displays a ruby red colour with violet highlights, hinting at a delicate, floral aromatic profile. The bouquet reveals notes of ripe strawberry, rose and candied violet, enriched by an elegant smoky tone. On the palate, it is fresh, medium-bodied and well-balanced, offering a sip characterised by abundant red fruit and subtle balsamic nuances. Its slender and harmonious structure makes it ideal to pair with a gourmet pizza, tomato-based pasta dishes and fish tartare, enhancing flavours with great precision.
Where it comes from
The Frappato grapes grow in the territory of Acate, in south-eastern Sicily. The vineyards are located about seventy metres above sea level, in a coastal area where the maritime influence helps to define the aromatic freshness of the fruit. The soil is distinguished by loose red sands, moderately deep and free from stones. At about ninety centimetres deep, there is a valuable tuffaceous layer, essential for maintaining the correct water balance of the plant. The agricultural management follows strict organic and sustainable principles, with vines trained using the spur-pruned cordon method to ensure a balanced and high-quality yield.
How it is produced
After harvesting at the end of September, the grapes are destemmed and crushed to begin vinification. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, accompanied by a seven-day skin maceration to extract colour and aromatic components. The wine is then separated from the pomace through a very gentle pressing using a vertical basket press. Malolactic fermentation also takes place in steel vats, where the wine continues its ageing in steel until bottling, a choice that preserves the fresh and fragrant identity of Frappato.
History and Curiosities
Born from a rare variety, Planeta Frappato 2025 embodies the authentic soul of Sicily. The vines, grown organically, sink their roots into the red sands of Vittoria, just a short distance from the sea, where the tuffaceous subsoil ensures an ideal water balance. This red wine stands out for its captivating bouquet, characterised by hints of rose, candied violet and a delicate smoky note. On the palate it is fresh and balanced, with a sip rich in red fruits and subtle balsamic nuances. A label that harmoniously blends tradition and contemporary style.
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 Vittoria Frappato 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Frappato |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Planeta |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from a rare variety, Planeta Frappato 2025 embodies the authentic soul of Sicily. The vines, grown organically, sink their roots into the red sands of Vittoria, just a short distance from the sea, where the tuffaceous subsoil ensures an ideal water balance. This red wine stands out for its captivating bouquet, characterised by hints of rose, candied violet and a delicate smoky note. On the palate it is fresh and balanced, with a sip rich in red fruits and subtle balsamic nuances. A label that harmoniously blends tradition and contemporary style. |
| Origin | Mogli - Acate (Ragusa) |
| Soil composition | The main characteristic of the soils in the Vittoria area is their sandy texture. They consist mainly of loose red sands with no skeleton and are moderately deep. At about 90 cm there is a tuffaceous layer important for the plant's water balance. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4,500 |
| Yield per hectare | 60 q/ha |
| Harvest | 20-22 September |
| Fermentation | 7 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel; destemming and maceration on the skins for 7 days; gentle pressing with a vertical basket press; malolactic fermentation and maturation in steel until bottling |
| Wine making | Destemming and crushing followed by 7 days of skin contact. Subsequent particularly gentle pressing with a vertical basket press. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in steel tanks where it is matured until bottling. |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| PH | 3.5 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |