Planeta’s Etna project began in Contrada Sciara Nuova high above Passopisciaro; winemaker Patricia Toth led development, originally inspired by Carricante before turning to Nerello. Every harvest requires maniacal three-stage selection: in the vineyard, during harvest, and again when grapes arrive at the winery. A small corner of the property is dedicated to experimental varieties: Riesling, Pinot Nero, and Furmint.
Pietramarina | Rampante | Sciara Nuova | Taccone
Planeta
Slope
Nord Wineries
Est.
2008
28
ha
UNDER VINE
187,000
BOTTLES / YR
800m
Elevation
alberello | Guyot | cordon
VINE TRAINING
Appellation:
Etna DOC & Sicilia DOC
VisitING
vineyard tour, winery tour, palmento tour, wine tasting, lunch, dinner; small (<15) and large (15+) groups; event space, Wi-Fi, family and pet friendly; Italian, English
Wines to try
Contrada Taccone Etna Bianco | Brut Metodo Classico Carricante | Eruzione 1614 Nerello Mascalese | Eruzione 1614 Pinot Nero
Contact
Contrada Sciara Nuova, Via Guardiola, Passopisciaro, Castiglione di Sicilia, CT 95012
