Chardonnay 2008 - PLANETA 1500ml x 1 bottle

Planeta's Chardonnay is a wine recognized for changing the value and presence of Sicilian wines. It was born from the dream of creating a Sicilian wine using the international Chardonnay grape that could compete on par with wines worldwide. The Ulmo and Marroccoli vineyards where the grapes for this wine are grown have a very unique location and terroir. The winemaking process is carried out in French barriques, resulting in an elegant and powerful wine crafted with meticulous care.

Classification: Menfi DOC

Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay

Tasting notes: A very smooth, silky vintage with rich fruit flavors.

Production method: All harvested grapes are hand-picked, placed in 16kg small boxes, and cooled to 12-14°C. They are then destemmed and crushed, gently pressed, and allowed to settle at a low temperature of 6-7°C. Only the clarified juice is racked and transferred to 225L Allier oak barrels. After alcoholic fermentation finishes at approximately 17-19°C for 5-7 days, the wine is aged on its primary lees, undergoing bâtonnage (stirring) once a week for the first 5 months, then once every 14 days. After approximately 11 months of bottle aging, 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 meats.