Chardonnay 2011 - PLANETA 1500ml x 1 bottle

Planeta's Chardonnay is a wine that is recognized for bringing about a change in the value and presence of Sicilian wine. It was born from the dream of using the international Chardonnay grape to create a Sicilian wine that could compete equally with wines from around the world.

Classification: Menfi DOC

Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay

Tasting: Rich, creamy, and smooth on the palate. The fresh acidity and the softness of the alcohol derived from barrel fermentation create a contrast, characterizing a wonderful balance.

Production method: All harvested grapes are hand-picked into 16kg small boxes and cooled to 12-14°C. They are then destemmed and crushed, gently pressed, and clarified at a low temperature of 6-7°C. Only the clarified juice is racked, transferred to 225L Allier oak barrels, and fermented at approximately 17-19°C for 5-7 days. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine is aged with its primary lees, with bâtonnage (lees stirring) performed once a week for the first 5 months, and then once every 14 days. After approximately 11 months of aging in the barrel, it is finally 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, rich fish dishes, stewed white meat dishes.