PlanetaDidacus Cabernet Franc 2016

Product code: 12404
£98.50 inc VAT
£591.00 / case of 6
Italy
Red Wine from
Sicily, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Sicily
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Menfi
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Planeta
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc
Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Sicily
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Menfi
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Planeta
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc
Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc

Product Notes

Planeta Didacus Cabernet Franc wine is an exceptional Italian red with a heritage from Sicily. The first sip exposes an alluring mixture of red fruits, spices, and subtle oak. Its distinct Cabernet Franc character expresses hints of raspberry, laurel, and cocoa. Accompanied by an elegant tannic structure, this wine effortlessly balances freshness and vivacity. The ageing process in French oak barrels adds complexity, offering a lingering finish. Though excellent on its own, Planeta Didacus pairs beautifully with meat-based courses. It’s a prestigious wine, ideal for special occasions or for the discerning wine lover looking for an indulgent experience.

Tasting Notes

From a classic vintage and a long growing season, this Cabernet Franc is slow to open and reveals a long range of aromas to coincide with various intervals one hour after the bottle is open, six hours later and even two days later. Give it time. Didacus reveals textbook varietal purity with dark fruit, bramble, white pepper, crushed stone and rosemary essence. There is little sweetness to the fruit, and the wine's personality embraces a more tonic or focused style with inner tension and verve. It focuses on length, not textural width. Compared to the Chardonnay, which is full-on Mediterranean with a kaleidoscope of bold fruit intensity, this wine is more reserved and timid. It adopts the silent, noble and insular side of the Sicilian persona and is a wine that succinctly relays its intention and uses few words to do so

About the Winery

Planeta

Tucked away amidst the rolling hills and quaint vineyards of Sicily, sits the splendid Planeta Winery. Established in 1600, this family-run estate has mastered the art of enology, producing a remarkable selection of Italian wines that echo a marriage of tradition and innovation.

Spanning over 370 hectares, Planeta triumphs over five different territories including Sambuca di Sicilia, Menfi, Vittoria, Noto and Mount Etna. Each wine narrates its own story, embodying the striking diversity of the Sicilian terroir. Wine tastings are often held within the ancient walls of the farmhouse; an experience that promises a tantalising journey for the senses.

Residing on the foot of the most active volcano in Europe, the terroir of the Etna vineyard lends a uniquely mineral-rich and dusky dimension to the wines. Varieties such as Etna Rosso and Etna Bianco, resonate with an intoxicating blend of fruity and smoky notes.

Lovers of fuller-bodied reds can relish in the offerings from the Menfi vineyard. The Mandrarossa wines bespeak boldness and richness derived from the intense heat of the region. One of Planeta's most acclaimed wines, the complex and silky ‘Cerasuolo di Vittoria’, originates from Vittoria; Sicily’s only docg region.

In an ongoing pursuit for excellence, Planeta also emphasises environmental responsibility. Groundbreaking solar arrays offset its carbon emissions and the use of sustainable methods have been implemented in the vineyards. These practices have earned them the ‘Sustainable Winery of the Year – 2020’ from the Italian Touring Club Guide.

Host to a formidable collection of exquisite wines and a rich history, not to mention its Italian charm', Planeta Winery invites you on a captivating exploration of Sicilian wine culture that you won't forget. From its passionate cultivators to the vine kissed grounds, every facet of Planeta is an ode to the love of wine. Embarking on this journey guarantees an experience that shall tantalise your palate, invigorate your senses, and enrich your appreciation of the artistry of winemaking.

https://planeta.it

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