Planeta Chardonnay Igt Sicilia 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Planeta
Label Name:
 
Chardonnay Igt Sicilia
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Menfi, Sicily
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2023 vintage include: Vinous 93 and Wine Spectator 91 (reviews/notes); Robert Parker/The Wine Advocate 94 and James Suckling 94 reported by retailers/aggregators

Tasting Note
Rich light-gold Chardonnay with ripe yellow peach, apple, acacia honey, marzipan, toasted hazelnut and subtle cereal/peaty notes. Creamy, silky texture with refreshing acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast veal, seared foie gras, mushroom risotto, roast chicken, creamy seafood pastas. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, chicken teriyaki, creamy Thai curries, tempura, rich sushi (fatty fish).

Production Method
Hand-harvested, refrigerated grapes; soft pressing and static sedimentation; fermentation and 11-month ageing in 225L Allier French oak (40% new, 30% second-use, 30% third-use) with regular bâtonnage. Organic SOStain viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Planeta is an iconic family-owned Sicilian producer; Chardonnay comes from the Ulmo and Maroccoli vineyards (Menfi). Farms organically under the SOStain® protocol; first Planeta Chardonnay vintage 1994.