Chardonnay 2013 - PLANETA 750ml x 1 bottle

Planeta Chardonnay is a wine valued 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: Characterized by delicate aromas reflecting a cool season. Currently, it offers notes of lemon peel, ripe apple, white flowers, and a hint of anise. The palate is elegant, with a salty accent reminiscent of sea breeze tightening the finish. This vintage is a straightforward expression of the Menfi terroir, with no excessive richness, but rather a transparent and refined style.

Production Method: All harvested grapes are hand-picked, placed in 16kg small boxes, and cooled to 12-14°C. After destemming and crushing, they are 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, the wine is aged on its primary lees, with battonage (lees stirring) performed once a week for the first 5 months, and then once every 14 days, followed by approximately 11 months of bottle aging before final bottling. Aging is done 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.