Named after a wild flower which grows around our winery, this is a blend based on Grecanico mixed with a small percentage of a notably aromatic variety, Sauvignon Blanc, both cultivated according to the criteria of sustainability and organicity. It is one of Planeta’s great classics, delicately structured, and has been in production since the first vintage in 1995.
Sostain
Organic wine
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Sostain
Organic wine
denomination
Menfi D.O.C.
Variety
80% Grecanico, 20% Sauvignon Blanc
Location
Sambuca di Sicilia (AG)
Vineyard
Ulmo
First vintage
1995
Details
type of soil
Medium textured soils, moderately deep and at a depth with abundant structure of pebbles, generally limey with areas of dark, vegetable matter.
ALTITUDE
200 – 250 metres above sea level.
TRAINING SYSTEM
Espalier with Guyot pruning system.
METHOD OF CULTIVATION
According to the criteria of organic agriculture and SOStain® protocol; ground cover with clover, vetch, yellow mustard and wild plants to increase the organic substance and nitrogen content, assisting the welfare of the soil’s microfauna; plant health protected by small quantities of sulphur and copper; phytophages attacked with useful insects, sexual confusion and application of natural restoratives such as zeolite, kaolin and vegetable extracts.
Tasting notes
The very light yellow color with green nuances is an expression of vitality and longevity. Particularly aromatic version; on the nose notes of mountain herbs, yellow flowers, French honeysuckle honey, Williams pears; aromatic citrus substrate, light notes of saffron and flint. In the mouth, it is fresh and vibrant, but creamy and silky with notes of white peach.
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