Planeta La Segreta Grillo 2025

Planeta - La Segreta Grillo is born on the Dispensa estate, in Menfi, on the south-west coast of Sicily. The vines, at around 70 metres above sea level, face the Mediterranean on moderately deep clay-limestone soils. The name of the cuvée recalls the woods bordering these plots, where the sea breeze and the scrubland vegetation temper the island's heat and preserve the freshness of Grillo, Sicily's emblematic white grape variety.

The organically farmed grapes are harvested by hand, destemmed and then gently pressed. The must is settled statically for 24 to 36 hours before fermenting at around 15 °C. The wine then rests on its lees to fix its aromas, and ageing takes place entirely in stainless-steel tanks to preserve the purity of the fruit and the liveliness of the grape.

This wine reveals notes of citron, kumquat, lime, white peach, tropical fruit, green apple, sage and freshly cut grass. The citrus provides the drive, the white fruit rounds things out and the herbal touches bring a lovely Mediterranean freshness. The fresh, supple palate offers a slightly chalky texture, a saline backbone and a clean, lively finish.

Ah, Italy, what a beautiful, hedonistic country, the land of la dolce vita, but how difficult it is to understand its wine industry! The key to understanding the appellation system in Italy is to think of it as several small countries rather than a single homogeneous nation, as each region has its own appellation system. Italy can offer wine lovers a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles, bottles brimming with surprise and creativity. Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless, characterless wines sold under their most commercially useful and prestigious name: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco, and many others... But let's talk a little history. Viticulture in Italy dates back to antiquity and originated in Greece. The Etruscans are said to have introduced the vine, and Greek immigrants improved and modified the grape varieties, subsequently calling the country "Oenotria": the land of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life, and certain regions already distinguished themselves by the excellence of their product. The Romans also established numerous vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible mark of their conquest. Today, Italy is the world's largest wine producer, ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic zones. The northern mountains have a rather harsh mountain climate. The plains of the "central boot" are characterized by a continental climate with cold winters and hot, stormy summers. In the southern part of the Italian boot, the Mediterranean climate prevails, with very hot and dry summers, not forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In short, Italy produces a wide variety of wines thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which originated in its own lands. It is a country as complex as its wines, which deserve to be explored!