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 |