Chardonnay 2010 - PLANETA 1500ml x 1 bottle

Planeta's Chardonnay is a wine praised for bringing about a change in the value and presence of Sicilian wines. It was born from the dream of creating Sicilian wine that could compete on par with global wines, using the international Chardonnay grape variety.

Classification: Menfi DOC

Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay

Tasting Notes: A well-balanced vintage benefiting from a cool summer. Now, with age, it harmoniously combines nuances of preserved lemon, white peach, brioche, and delicate nuts. The acidity is still vibrant, presenting a style that coexists with both maturity and freshness. On the palate, a creamy texture and mineral notes expand smoothly, revealing a refined and classic Menfi Chardonnay.

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

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