Complex, unctuous, and delightfully persistent. This is Planeta Chardonnay 2023, a small luxury brought to you by one of the most prestigious family wineries in all of Sicily.
Consumption features
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Chardonnay
Type of barrel
Allier oak barrels (40% new, 30% second use, 30% third use)
Type of bottle
Burgundy Bottle
Barrel aging time
11 months
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
Planeta Chardonnay 2023 is considered one of the best single-varietal wines made with the undisputed queen of white grapes worldwide. Its barrel aging has given it great complexity on the nose and creaminess on the palate, where it is rich and powerful. It is one of the great creations of Planeta, the most prestigious winery in all of Sicily.
Planeta Chardonnay originates from the historic estates of Ulmo and Maroccoli in Menfi, where the Planeta family has been cultivating vineyards for generations. These vineyards, managed under sustainable and organic criteria, benefit from clay and limestone soils and the marine influence that adds freshness and salinity. The Mediterranean climate, with sunny days and cool nights, promotes slow ripening, enhancing the aromatic concentration and natural elegance of the variety.
The winemaking process begins with manual harvesting in 16 kg boxes and cooling the grapes to 12–14 °C to preserve aromas. After destemming and gentle pressing, the must undergoes static cold settling before fermenting in 225-liter Allier oak barrels at a low temperature (17–19 °C) for 5–7 days. The wine is aged on its lees for about a year, with weekly bâtonnage during the first five months and biweekly thereafter, to add volume and complexity. Aging takes place in French oak barrels (40% new, 30% second use, and 30% third use), achieving a perfect balance between fruit, wood, and freshness.
Planeta Chardonnay 2023, one of the most appreciated and iconic barrel-aged white wines in Italy, is crafted at the winery that this Sicilian brand owns in Ulmo, next to Lake Arancio. The Planeta family has made their name synonymous with prestige not only in their native Sicily but worldwide. Thanks to their work and their philosophy based on quality, they have managed to create a true wine empire unparalleled in the country.
Planeta Chardonnay is perfect for pairing with foie gras, roasted veal with mushroom sauce, noble fish, and seafood. It also pairs well with creamy dishes and soft cheeses, thanks to its structure and freshness.
Creators' opinion
Planeta Chardonnay is a wine with a light golden color, deep and transparent. Aromas of ripe yellow peach, acacia honey, and marzipan, with notes of peat, cereals, and toasted hints. Creamy and fresh on the palate, with balanced acidity and a mineral touch that extends the powerful and harmonious finish.
The winery
Winery
Planeta is perhaps the finest winery in Sicily and one of the most famous family-owned wineries in the world. Their vineyards are not located in a single region but are spread across the entire island, allowing them to produce wines with various D.O.C and D.O.C.G. (controlled and controlled guaranteed designations of origin, according to the Italian geographical indication system).
The Planeta family home and the main winery are located in Dispensa, in the northwest of the island. Here, they produce their La Segretta brand and top wines based on Merlot, Syrah, and Burdese. Planeta also produces Moscato di Noto in this area of Syracuse and Cerasolo di Vittoria in the province of Ragusa. In Ulmo, next to Lake Arancio, the winery crafts its renowned barrel-aged Chardonnay, considered one of the best in the world.