Chardonnay 2007 - PLANETA 3000ml x 1 bottle

Planeta's Chardonnay is a wine renowned for transforming the perception and value of Sicilian wine. It was born from the dream of creating a Sicilian wine using the international Chardonnay grape that could stand on par with the world's best.

Appellation: Menfi DOC

Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay

Tasting: This vintage reflects abundant sunshine and consistent ripening, with prominent dense fruit flavors. Now aged, it presents aromas of ripe pear, baked apple, honey, and almond, intertwined with a subtle hint of spice. While full-bodied on the palate, a saline minerality tightens the wine, leading to a long and complex finish. It is an expression that harmonizes Planeta's characteristic power and elegance.

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

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