Ratings
JS 94
Identity
| Producer | Planeta |
| Year | 2023 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | ruby red |
| Aroma | Vanilla, sour cherry, wild strawberry, floral notes, undergrowth, myrtle, oriental spices, iron, rhubarb, black pepper |
| Palate | Fleshy, smooth, supple, overflowing with fruit, marked flavor with minerality and spice notes |
| Finish | Long, with lingering minerality and spice |
| Food Pairing | Grilled lamb, roasted pork, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses, tomato-based pasta |
| Serving Temp | 16-18°C |
| Aging Potential | 5-7 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | Matures in wooden and stainless steel vats for 6-8 months |
| Fermentation | Fermentation at 23ºC in wooden vats and stainless steel tanks; maceration on skins for 14 days with mixing and two manual stirrings daily |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | Not specified |
| Soil | Volcanic soil of Etna |
| Vine Age | Not specified |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are picked into crates, refrigerated at 10ºC if necessary, then selected by hand |
Interesting facts
| Produced at Feudo di Mezzo winery in the heart of Etna's wine area, from Nerello Mascalese grapes grown on volcanic soils shaped by historic eruptions |