Chardonnay 2006 - PLANETA 3000ml x 1 bottle

Planeta Chardonnay is a wine recognized for bringing a change in value and presence to Sicilian wines. It was born from the dream of creating a Sicilian wine using the international Chardonnay grape variety to compete on equal footing with wines from around the world.

Classification: Menfi DOC

Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay

Tasting Notes: A vintage with excellent aging potential from a very abundant Chardonnay harvest. It is rich and creamy, highlighting the varietal's distinct character.

Production Method: All grapes are hand-picked and placed in 16kg small boxes, then cooled to 12-14°C. After destemming and crushing, the grapes are gently pressed, followed by cold settling at 6-7°C. Only the clarified juice is racked into 225L Allier oak barrels, where alcoholic fermentation takes place at approximately 17-19°C for 5-7 days. After fermentation, the wine ages on its primary lees, with bâtonnage (stirring) once a week for the first 5 months, and then once every 14 days. The wine undergoes approximately 11 months of maturation in 225L Allier oak barrels (40% new, 30% second-use, 30% third-use barrels) before final bottling.

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