The winery
Planeta
Sicilian family-run winery with several estates across the island and a strong focus on promoting native grape varieties, sustainable agriculture and hospitality.
- Sicilia · Italia
- Since 1995
- 23 products
The story
The Planeta family's history has been rooted in Sicily for centuries; the modern winemaking project took shape in the 1990s with the opening of the first winery in Ulmo and territorial growth that led to the establishment of wineries and vineyards in various areas of the island. Over time the company has developed a model in which each territory has a dedicated winery, supplementing wine production with olive oil and hospitality activities and completing the conversion to organic farming on much of its cultivated land.
Production philosophy
Planeta's approach is based on territorial identity: research and respect for local varieties, agronomic experimentation tailored to the different Sicilian terroirs, and practices aimed at environmental and social sustainability, with investments in projects to protect biodiversity and promote organic farming.
Terroir and vineyards
The estates extend across Sicily from west to east, with established presences in Menfi/Ulmo, Vittoria, Noto, on Etna, and at Capo Milazzo, as well as other wineries and local projects such as Dispensa, Monte Cirami and Serra Ferdinandea.
Awards and recognition
2023: Alessio Planeta named "Winemaker of the Year" at the Wine Star Awards; 2024: recognition as "Wine Family of the Year"; mentions and inclusions in international rankings among the most acclaimed wine brands.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Nero d'Avola
- Frappato
- Nerello Mascalese
- Carricante
- Grillo
- Grecanico
- Chardonnay
- Merlot
- Syrah
- Cabernet Franc
- Moscato Bianco
- Nocera
What makes it distinctive
- Model "each territory its own winery": wineries/production facilities and vineyards distributed across multiple areas of Sicily.
- Extensive conversion to organic farming and adoption of sustainability protocols.
- Showcasing indigenous grape varieties.
- Integrated production, including olive oil, and hospitality/wine tourism activities.
- Research projects on viticultural biodiversity and the recovery of local varieties.
