Planeta
Chardonnay 2024
| Denomination | DOC Menfi Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | 11-12 mesi in barrique di rovere di Allier da 225 L (50% nuove, 50% di secondo e terzo passaggio), con bâtonnage ogni 10 giorni |
- Organic Menfi DOC: 100% Chardonnay from Ulmo and Maroccoli, Sambuca di Sicilia
- Aromas: notes of yellow peach, acacia honey, white flowers, cereals and delicate toasting
- Taste: creamy and velvety structure, savoury minerality and a long, elegant finish
- Vinification: fermentation in barrique; 11-12 months in Allier oak, bâtonnage every 10 days
- Pairings: shellfish, structured fish, sushi and soft cheeses; serving temperature 10-14°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Planeta Chardonnay is an organic white wine that faithfully reflects the Sicilian terroir. The Chardonnay offers a bouquet characterised by notes of yellow peach, acacia honey, white flowers and delicate hints of cereal. On the palate, it stands out for its soft and creamy texture, balanced by a clear mineral vein. The sip evolves elegantly towards a persistent finish with light toasted nuances, ideal for accompanying elaborate seafood dishes and soft cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Ulmo and Maroccoli vineyards in Sambuca di Sicilia, in the heart of the Menfi area. The rows, situated between 250 and 415 metres above sea level, take root in heterogeneous soils that enrich the fruit. The Ulmo vineyard is distinguished by a medium-textured soil, pebbly and calcareous, while Maroccoli features a clayey and silty substrate rich in stones. This geological complexity gives the wine a vibrant savoury freshness and a deep, defined drinkability.
How it is produced
After destemming and gentle pressing, the must undergoes static cold settling. Fermentation takes place in French oak barrels at a controlled temperature. Maturation continues in wood for about twelve months, using barrels of different ages. A regular bâtonnage, carried out every ten days, increases the volume and roundness of the sip. This technique enriches the structure, outlining an enveloping flavour profile that combines power with a distinct mineral imprint.
History and Curiosities
A true symbol of rebirth, Planeta's Chardonnay was born in 1985 from the pioneering vision of bringing Sicilian wine to the world stage. Drawing on experience spanning seventeen generations, this exceptional organic white wine comes to life from the unparalleled terroirs of the Ulmo and Maroccoli vineyards. The estate skilfully combines ongoing research with strict environmental sustainability. The meticulous vinification in Allier oak barriques, enhanced by bâtonnage performed every ten days, shapes an icon of absolute elegance and power.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1995
- Oenologist: Alessio Planeta
- Bottles produced: 2.500.000
- Hectares: 371
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| Name | Planeta Chardonnay 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still semi-aromatic |
| Denomination | Menfi DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Planeta |
| Story | History and Curiosities A true symbol of rebirth, Planeta's Chardonnay was born in 1985 from the pioneering vision of bringing Sicilian wine to the world stage. Drawing on experience spanning seventeen generations, this exceptional organic white wine comes to life from the unparalleled terroirs of the Ulmo and Maroccoli vineyards. The estate skilfully combines ongoing research with strict environmental sustainability. The meticulous vinification in Allier oak barriques, enhanced by bâtonnage performed every ten days, shapes an icon of absolute elegance and power. |
| Origin | Sambuca di Sicilia (Agrigento), Sicilia |
| Soil composition | Ulmo: medium-textured soil, from moderately deep to deep with an abundant skeleton of pebbles, weakly calcareous, with fractions of dark and organic soils; Maroccoli: soil rich in skeleton, moderately clayey with an abundant silty fraction |
| Cultivation system | Spur cordon |
| Plants per hectare | Ulmo 4,500 plants per hectare; Maroccoli 5,000 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | Ulmo 65 quintals per hectare; Maroccoli 75 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | September (Ulmo 4 September; Maroccoli 10 September) |
| Fermentation temperature | 18°C |
| Production technique | Destemming and crushing, soft pressing, cold static sedimentation, fermentation in French Allier oak barriques, ageing for 11 2 months in barriques with bâtonnage every 10 days |
| Wine making | Destemming and crushing, gentle pressing, static cold sedimentation at low temperature; inoculation with selected yeasts on clarified must; fermentation at 18°C in French oak Allier barriques; ageing for 11 2 months in 225 L barriques with bâtonnage every 10 days. |
| Aging | 11 2 mesi in barrique di rovere di Allier da 225 L (50% nuove, 50% di secondo e terzo passaggio), con bâtonnage ogni 10 giorni |
| Total acidity | 5.85 gr/L |
| PH | 3.38 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |