PlanetaChardonnay Sicilia Menfi D.O.C. 2023

Product code: 20320
£35.50 inc VAT
Italy
White Wine from
Sicily, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Sicily
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Menfi
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Planeta
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Francesca Planeta
Grape
Grape: Chardonnay
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Sicily
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Menfi
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Planeta
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Francesca Planeta
Grape
Grape: Chardonnay
Grape: 100% Chardonnay

Product Notes

Planeta Chardonnay Sicilia Menfi D.O.C is a perfect embodiment of the warm Sicilian sun and the refreshing sea breeze. It is produced by Planeta, one of the top-notch wineries in Italy. This wine comes from the Menfi vineyard, which is situated in the western part of Sicily, renowned for its rich soil and ideal climatic conditions for viticulture. The grapes used in this wine are handpicked and go through fermentation in stainless steel tanks, before being aged in oak barrels for a few months. It is a light-bodied wine with a bright and crisp acidity and a pleasant minerality. The wine exudes an aroma of tropical fruits, ripe peaches, and a hint of toasted nuts, with a lingering finish of tangy citrus notes. This is an ideal wine to drink on a hot summer day, by the beach, or with a light seafood dish.

Tasting Notes

A rich, golden Chardonnay that bundles yellow peaches, acacia honey and a touch of marzipan into a net of fine-thread acidity, then hits you with a homely waft of toast.

About the Winery

Planeta

The family-owned Italian wine brand of Planeta operates with the objective of making the most of the diverse terroirs of Italy. The wines crafted at the wineries here represent the true character of the grapes and the passion of the winemaking experts who are involved in the process.  Menfi, Vittoria, Noto, Etna and Capo Milazzo are the five territories where the fruits for the Planeta are sourced from.

Menfi – The roots for the Planeta wines were crafted in the Menfi territory. The family has been cultivating vines here for over 17 generations now. The vineyards are located at an altitude of around 400 metres and the Planeta family cultivates over 250 hectares here. While the soils are rich in pebbles, limestone and chalk content, the climate is pretty good with average rainfall throughout the year. This makes it ideal for indigenous and international grape varietals. Menfi is the primary wine territory of the Planeta brand.

Vittoria – The red soils of the Vittoria territory are found in the vineyards of Dorilli and Mogli. Over 34 hectares of vines are cultivated here. The terroir here is ideal for bringing out the full flavours of the indigenous varietals such as Cerasuolo, Nero d’Avola and Frappato.

Noto – The vineyards of Buonivini are considered as the cradle of the flagship grape of the Planeta brand, Nero d’Avola. This indigenous grape is grown here in abundance, thanks to the unique white limestone soil.

Etna – An area rich in volcanic soils, the Sciaranuova vineyards in Etna is one of the newest additions to the wine territories list of Planeta wines. Nerello and Carricante vines are grown here, since 2008.

Capo Milazzo – Known as the homeland of the Mamertino fruit, the Baronia vineyards in Capo Milazzo is the smallest of all, comprising just about 8 hectares.  Three hectares have been dedicated exclusively for growing ancient varietals such as Vitraruolo, Lucignola and Catanese Nera.

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