Wine Planeta, "Burdese", Sicilia IGT, 2006

At the local Sicilian dialect "Burdese" means "Bordeaux". Wine "Burdese" created from classic grape varieties - Cabernet Sauvignon (70%) and Cabernet Franc (30%). For the first time this red wine was produced in 1999. Vineyards, where grapes are grown for "Burdeze" located in areas Menefee and Sambuca di Sicilia at an altitude of 150 meters above sea level. Here there are different types of soil, but they are rich in lime, clay and organic matter that is ideal for both indigenous and imported for red grapes. Yields vines is limited to 1.7 kg with vines. Crop harvested from 25 August to 10 September. After collection, the grapes together with stems crushed and fermented for 15-18 days in stainless steel tanks at 28 ° C. Malolactic fermentation and subsequent aging of wine for 14 months in oak made 225-liter barrels, half of which - new. After bottling, the wine is refined 12 months in the cellars of the winery, and only prosle this structured, harmonious, award-winning "Burdeze", ready to enter the market.

Planet - a name the family of Italian winemakers, whose three members - Alessio, Francesca and Santi - together with the oenologist Carlo Corino today run this economy. Family Planet has contributed greatly to agriculture in the region of Sicily. As for the wine, although the industry is relatively new for them, nevertheless a very short time they built an empire of the four estates with vineyards and two wineries located along the southern coast of Sicily and connected by a road. Winery Ulmo was the first step of the family of planets. It was built in 1995 near Sambuca di Sicilia, and her work is focused on white wines, mostly on Chardonnay and Fiano. It produces Segreta Bianco, Alastro, Cometa and the famous Chardonnay - a wine that has brought the company worldwide fame. There are also beautiful tasting room, located in the mansion of the XVI century, many vineyards and old olive grove. Then, in 2001, built a winery Planet Dispensa near the town of Menefee, closer to the coast. Here, their efforts are focused on red wines and the winery is surrounded by the largest of the family-owned vineyards. This winery produced Segreta Rosso, Merlot , Syrah and a great Burdese - Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The planet has more vineyards further east: in Noto (Syracuse) with Nero d'Avola and Moscato in the family homestead Dorilli in Acate, where they grow autochthonous red varieties Nero d'Avola and Frappato.
Wines Planet - exclusively and consistently high quality - their rightful place among the best wines of the Italian manufacturers and were marked by many awards specialized wine competitions and tastings.