Features
Name:
Etna Bianco Contrda Taccione 2022
Terrain:
soils of volcanic origin rich in skeleton and minerals.
Cellar
The Planeta family, of very ancient Spanish origin, has for 17 generations been committed to the promotion of Sicilian wine excellence, culminating in the great modern production reality we know today, an absolute protagonist of the Sicilian wine renaissance. The modern journey began in 1995 with the birth of the winery in Ulmo. Five estates in five different territories, Sambuca di Sicilia and Menfi (Agrigento), Vittoria (Ragusa), Noto (Siracusa), Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania) and Capo Milazzo (Messina). Different soils and climatic conditions give rise to different wines with a thousand facets, each with its own character and personality. A winemaking reality that has always been very attentive to environmental sustainability, so much so as to adhere to the 'Planeta Terra' project that has as its objectives: landscape protection, bio-architecture, renewable energy, recycled materials. With the 'Sostain' project, Planeta also combines traditional and organic viticulture with the application of scientific and technological innovations. A company that is always researching and studying native varieties, but at the same time also international varieties such as Chardonnay and Cabernet.
Description
In contrada Taccione of the Feudo di Mezzo estate in the heart of Etna's wine-growing area, on lava-rich soils at about 700 metres above sea level, comes this wine made from Carricante grapes partially fermented in barriques, with an excellent mineral component, a wine that has received many awards from wine critics for its elegance, character and typicality.
Organoleptic characteristics:
It has a straw yellow colour with greenish reflections
The nose reveals aromas of white fruit, plum peach, citrus, fresh almonds and aromatic herbs slightly marked by a hint of wood.
On the palate the 2021 vintage is juicy, soft with a return of fruity aromas, notes of yellow plums and prickly pears.
Storage time:
5-7 years
Vinification
Light crushing, soft pressing and alcoholic fermentation in steel and oak tonneaux for 15%
Acknowledgements
2019 Red Prawn 
2018 Bibenda 
2020 Veronelli 90/100
2019 Wine Spectator 90/100
2020 James Suckling 92/100
2019 Wine Enthusiast 94/100
