PLANETA LA SEGRETA
ORGANIC BIANCO 750ML
ITALY • SICILY (MENFI) • THE ORGANIC AND FLORAL FRESHNESS OF PLANETA WINERY
"A cheerful, vibrant Mediterranean white made from 100% certified organic grapes. With a strictly dry profile, it blends native Sicilian varieties with international grapes to offer a range of citrus, orange blossom, and mineral nuances."
Ulmo Estate in Menfi, Certified Organic Viticulture and the Sun-drenched Character of La Segreta
The La Segreta Organic White Wine 750ml takes its name from the lush forest surrounding the historic Ulmo Estate of Planeta Winery in Menfi, southwest Sicily. Crafted under the most rigorous certified organic farming standards, this white blend has a strictly dry profile and represents the freshest, most expressive, and cleanest face of the Mediterranean terroir. Its blend masterfully combines the native Grecanico grape with Chardonnay, Viognier, and Fiano. Vinified exclusively in stainless steel to preserve fruit purity, it offers an unforgettable sensory experience marked by intense notes of lime, white peach, green apple, chamomile, orange blossom, and a lively coastal salinity.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Winery: Planeta Winery (Ulmo Estate, Menfi).
Region of Origin: Menfi, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy (Sicilia DOC / Menfi DOC).
Grape Variety: Blend of Grecanico, Chardonnay, Viognier, and Fiano (Certified Organic).
Wine Type: Signature Organic Dry White Wine.
Flavor Classification: Dry (Fresh, agile, aromatic, with excellent acidity and a persistent mineral finish).
Vinification and Aging: Hand-selected harvest from organic plots. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures (14°C - 15°C) and brief aging on its fine lees exclusively in steel to ensure freshness, brightness, and aromatic expression without oak intervention.
Alcohol Content: 12.5% Vol.
Presentation: Stylized 750 ml glass bottle.
Serving Temperature: 8°C - 10°C.
SKU / MPN: IT-PLANETA-LASEGRETA-BIANCO-ORG-750
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Very pale straw yellow color with clean, luminous, and sharp greenish highlights in the glass.
Nose: Fresh, citrusy, and captivating. It displays intense aromas of lime zest, yellow grapefruit, white peach, and crisp pear, enveloped by delicate floral notes of jasmine, orange blossom, and a herbal touch of fennel and wild mint.
Palate: Vibrant, agile, and strictly dry entry. Light to medium palate endowed with crisp, balanced acidity that provides a sense of immense freshness. Its finish is clean, fruity, and rounded off by a savory marine and saline aftertaste.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Gourmet Fine Dining Pairing: Thanks to its citrus freshness, organic character, and strictly dry profile, La Segreta Bianco is a fabulous white wine for Mediterranean and seafood cuisine. It is the ideal pairing for fresh ceviches, white fish tiraditos, octopus or swordfish carpaccio, scallops, seafood marinara, sushi, green salads with goat cheese and citrus, seasonal vegetable risotto, pasta with clams (spaghetti alle vongole), fried seafood, seafood paella, and fresh cheeses like Ricotta, Burrata, and Mozzarella di Bufala.
Suggested Moments:
- Summer (Afternoons and Evenings at the Beach or Terrace): The essential label to beat the heat and accompany appetizers by the pool or on sunny afternoons outdoors.
- Family Meal: Perfect for Sunday gatherings focused on seafood, paellas, fresh pasta, or Mediterranean salads.
- Special Celebration: Ideal for toasts, welcome cocktails, weddings, and summer parties.
- The Perfect Gift: An excellent choice for lovers of sustainable, organically farmed wines with an authentic Italian seal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the specific origin and winery of this white wine?
This white wine is produced in Menfi, Sicily, Italy (Ulmo Estate) by the acclaimed Planeta Winery.
Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
Planeta's La Segreta Organic White Wine has a strictly dry profile, standing out for its citrus freshness, lively acidity, and total absence of residual sugar.
Does it have organic certification?
Yes, it is made from grapes from certified organic viticulture, grown while respecting the ecosystem and biodiversity of the Menfi terroir.
At what temperature should this organic white wine be served?
It is recommended to serve it well-chilled, at a temperature between 8°C and 10°C, to enhance its crisp acidity, citrus aromatic profile, and balanced character.