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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryFresh, Aromatic finish

Aroma: white peach, acacia blossom, citrus, tropical fruit

Palate: stone fruit, melon, fresh herbs, clean mineral

La Segreta Bianco blends native Grecanico with aromatic international varieties in Planeta's most accessible white: fresh, aromatic and immediately appealing with stone-fruit and citrus freshness.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Caciocavallo Palermitano Our pick Slow Food credits the Cinisara cows' pasture with citrus, sage and hay notes in the milk. A fresh Sicilian white blend, citrus and stone fruit with high acidity, matches those notes and cleans the palate.

How to serve Planeta La Segreta Bianco

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Mozzarella in carrozza, Light seafood pasta, Fresh fish carpaccio. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

La Segreta Bianco and Rosso were created by Planeta to offer approachable, multi-varietal introductions to Sicilian wine at an accessible price. The white blend was designed to combine Grecanico's native Sicilian character with the aromatics of Chardonnay, Viognier and Fiano.

  1. 1997La Segreta Bianco launched as Planeta's entry-level multi-varietal white

Facts

Producer
Planeta · visiting guide
Grapes
Grecanico, Chardonnay, Viognier, Fiano
Classification
Sicilia DOC
Oak
Stainless steel only
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 12-18 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
1997

Frequently asked about Planeta La Segreta Bianco

What does Planeta La Segreta Bianco taste like?

On the nose, white peach, acacia blossom, citrus, tropical fruit. On the palate, stone fruit, melon, fresh herbs, clean mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a fresh, aromatic finish. La Segreta Bianco blends native Grecanico with aromatic international varieties in Planeta's most accessible white: fresh, aromatic and immediately appealing with stone-fruit and citrus freshness.

When should I drink Planeta La Segreta Bianco?

Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Planeta La Segreta Bianco?

Mozzarella in carrozza is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Light seafood pasta and Fresh fish carpaccio. Acacia blossom and fresh citrus notes contrast pleasantly with fried mozzarella.

What grapes are in Planeta La Segreta Bianco?

The blend is Grecanico, Chardonnay, Viognier, Fiano. The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.

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