Chardonnay 2011 - PLANETA 3000ml x 1 bottle

Planeta's Chardonnay is a wine that is highly regarded for bringing about a change in the value and presence of Sicilian wines. It was born from the dream of creating Sicilian wines that can compete with wines from all over the world using the international Chardonnay grape variety.

Classification: Menfi DOC

Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay

Tasting: It has a rich, creamy, and smooth (fluid) mouthfeel. The fresh acidity and the softness of the alcohol derived from barrel fermentation create a contrast, characterizing a superb balance.

Production method: All harvested grapes are hand-picked and placed in 16kg small boxes, then cooled at 12-14°C. After destemming and crushing, they are gently pressed, and then cold settled at 6-7°C. Only the clarified juice is racked and transferred to 225L Allier oak barrels, where alcoholic fermentation takes place for 5-7 days at approximately 17-19°C. After fermentation, it is aged on its primary lees with battonage (lees stirring) once a week for the first 5 months, and then once every 14 days, for approximately 11 months before finally being bottled. Aging takes place in 225L Allier oak barrels (40% new barrels, 30% second-use barrels, 30% third-use barrels).

Pairing: Pasta or risotto with mushrooms, truffles, or saffron, richly flavored fish dishes, and stewed white meats.