Planeta Passito di Noto

Italy, Sicily, Noto, Passito di Noto DOC
Bottle
Ratings
Critics have scored this as one of the top 5 Noto wines
Identity
Producer Planeta
Year 2022
Vol 0.5
Classification DOC
Grapes 100% Moscato Bianco
Color White
Sweetness Sweet
Tasting
Color Desc Golden yellow with nuances of straw
Aroma Dried apricots, mango, orange peel, medlar, dates, pistachio cream, vanilla, citrus marmalades, Darjeeling tea, mimosa flowers, apricot, papaya, quince, jasmine, candied citrus fruits, orange and almond blossoms, honey, sweet summer fruit
Palate Sweet but fresh with pleasant sip; sweet and luscious palate with bright fruit and fine acidity; creamy texture with unusual density; long and charming finish
Finish Long, shimmering with bright fruit and fine acidity; fascinating and very long finish
Food Pairing Dry desserts, fruit with prominent acid note, Sicilian traditional sweets, ice cream, dried fruits, aged cheeses
Serving Temp 12
Aging Potential Fabulous potential longevity as all sweet wines
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
Organic Yes
ABV % 12.5
Aging Process Grapes dried in a ventilated place for about 40 days before pressing; must ferments very slowly in stainless steel tanks at 18°C for about one month; remains in steel until bottling
Fermentation Slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 18°C for about one month
Terroir
Altitude (m) 40
Soil Very limey soil with abundant small stones, fine texture with light coloured chalky sections
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Grapes harvested by hand in the second half of August at perfect maturity
Interesting facts
Produced from one of the oldest vines in the world, Moscato Bianco. Planeta is committed to sustainability and modern winemaking reflecting Sicilian terroir.
Logistics
Cork natural cork