Planeta
Chardonnay Didacus 2023
| Denomination | DOC Menfi Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged for 10 months in barriques; one bâtonnage a week for 6 months and one every two weeks for the remainder of the time. |
- Identity: Still organic white wine Menfi DOC Sicily, 100% Chardonnay, 2023 harvest
- Vinification: 8-day fermentation in barrique at 18-20°C, 85% malolactic fermentation
- Ageing: 10 months maturation in barrique with bâtonnage for greater complexity and structure
- Aromas: Notes of toast and melted butter, honey, nectarine, golden apple and mineral nuances
- On the palate: Soft and enveloping taste, full and balanced; 13.5% vol, 0.75 l bottle
Description
What kind of wine it is
Didacus Chardonnay Planeta is an organic white wine that elegantly interprets the character of the Menfi region in Sicily. The Chardonnay displays an intense and profound aromatic profile, characterised by toasted notes and hints of melted butter, accompanied by sweet nuances of wildflower honey, nectarine and golden apple. As it evolves in the glass, it reveals fascinating mineral tones of gunpowder, aromatic herbs and white pepper. On the palate, it is soft and enveloping, supported by a full structure that gives the sip a refined persistence.
Where it comes from
This wine comes from the lands of Sambuca di Sicilia, within the renowned Ulmo vineyard. The vines are grown at an altitude of 250 metres, using a trellis training system and Guyot pruning. The soil, composed mainly of clay with silt and sand sediments, is fundamental in defining the wine’s mineral texture and roundness. The Planeta winery operates under organic farming and adheres to the SOStain sustainability protocol, adopting practices that respect the balance of the ecosystem.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with gentle pressing and a brief cold maceration, followed by static decantation of the must. Once fermentation has started, the liquid is transferred to wood where it completes the process. The wine undergoes partial malolactic fermentation, acquiring a pleasant softness. Ageing continues for ten months in barrels, with constant bâtonnage to keep the lees in suspension, ensuring greater complexity and volume in the final product.
History and Curiosities
Born in 2014 in the historic Ulmo vineyard in Sambuca di Sicilia, Didacus Chardonnay represents Planeta's deepest oenological vision. This elegant Menfi D.O.C. originates at an altitude of 250 metres from vines trained using the Guyot method, following the strict criteria of organic farming and the SOStain® sustainability protocol. The meticulous care of the grassed soils yields an authentic expression of the Sicilian land, consecrated over time by the excellent reviews of international critics such as Vinous and James Suckling.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °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 Didacus 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Menfi DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Planeta |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 2014 in the historic Ulmo vineyard in Sambuca di Sicilia, Didacus Chardonnay represents Planeta's deepest oenological vision. This elegant Menfi D.O.C. originates at an altitude of 250 metres from vines trained using the Guyot method, following the strict criteria of organic farming and the SOStain® sustainability protocol. The meticulous care of the grassed soils yields an authentic expression of the Sicilian land, consecrated over time by the excellent reviews of international critics such as Vinous and James Suckling. |
| Origin | Sambuca di Sicilia (AG), Sicilia, Italia |
| Soil composition | 61.9% clay; 29% silt; 9.1% sand |
| Cultivation system | Trellis (vertical trellis with Guyot pruning) |
| Plants per hectare | 3787 |
| Fermentation temperature | 18-20°C |
| Fermentation | 8 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in barrique; malolactic fermentation (85%); ageing for 10 months in barrique with bâtonnage |
| Wine making | Pneumatic press of 80 quintals, maceration in the press for 3-4 hours at around 13°C; yield in must of 54%. Static decantation at 10°C for 48 hours; racking of only the clear juice; inoculation with S. cerevisiae yeast; transfer to barrique after the start of fermentation activity at 15°C. Fermentation for 8 days in barrique at 18-20°C. Malolactic fermentation carried out at 85%. |
| Aging | Aged for 10 months in barriques; one bâtonnage a week for 6 months and one every two weeks for the remainder of the time. |
| Total acidity | 5.2 gr/L |
| PH | 3.38 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |