Carricante 'Eruzione 1614' Planeta 2022

“Eruzione 1614”: it would be enough for Planeta to add Etna to have a clear statement of connection to the territory of this Sicilian white. The strength of the volcano that year was such that the flows continued for 10 years: the longest eruption ever recorded. It is an area rich in history: we are in the hills surrounding the famous town of Passopisciaro, on the slopes of Etna, in a territory of great charm and fertile land covered by ash on the surface. The altitude offered by the mountain is particularly suitable for white grape varieties, including Riesling which, in smaller percentage, is present in this bottle.

Planeta “Eruzione 1614” is a blend with a majority percentage of Carricante and a smaller percentage of Riesling. It is a cru whose grapes all come from the vineyards of Sciara Nuova, on the north side of Etna, at 870 meters above sea level. The soil here is composed of ash and organic matter, rich in skeleton and minerals. The grapes are harvested at the beginning of October and placed in boxes,then immediately refrigerated at 8°C. After manual selection, they are destemmed and undergo a soft pressing, and the must is fermented at a constant temperature of 15° in steel tanks, where it settles with the fine lees for a few months.

Carricante “Eruzione 1614” by Planeta, in its Rhine bottle, is a white wine with a yellow color and some greenish reflections. It is a beautiful Etna white wine, delicate and deep in aromas that bring out white flowers and fresh citrus notes, along with a sweet hint of wild apples, with a finish of refreshing menthol tones. On the palate, it is very dynamic and agile and impresses with its minerality, a result of the perfect synthesis of the territory from which it comes. It is the perfect companion for fish-based meals, even rather complex and fatty ones, and has an aging potential that could surprise you!