PLANETA
CHARDONNAY 750ML
ITALY • SICILY
(MENFI / ULMO AND MARAGANI)
THE ICON OF SICILIAN ENOLOGY
"A legendary white that put Sicily on the world wine map. With a strictly dry profile, aged in French oak barrels, offering a sublime synthesis between Mediterranean tropical opulence, creamy texture, and elegant acidity."
Ulmo and Maragani Estates in Menfi, Mediterranean Terroir and the Legend of Sicilian Chardonnay
The Planeta Chardonnay 750ml White Wine is the flagship label of the prestigious Planeta winery and a fundamental pillar in the modern history of Italian wine. Cultivated in the historic vineyards of Ulmo and Maragani in the Menfi area, in southwestern Sicily, this exceptional high-end white has a strictly dry profile and extraordinary body. Patiently fermented and aged in French oak barrels, Planeta Chardonnay combines the solidity and complexity of the great international whites with the warmth and expressiveness of the Mediterranean terroir. It captivates the senses with its bouquet rich in notes of ripe peach, roasted pineapple, candied citrus, artisanal butter, brioche, and toasted hazelnuts, perfectly balanced by an enveloping acidity and a mineral, saline finish.
1. Technical Details and Exclusivity Sheet
Producer / Winery: Planeta Winery (Ulmo and Maragani Estates).
Region of Origin: Menfi, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy (Menfi DOC / Sicilia DOC).
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay.
Wine Type: Dry Aged White Wine / Terroir Icon.
Taste Classification: Dry (Opulent, structured, creamy, with vibrant acidity and long gustatory persistence).
Vinification and Aging: Nocturnal hand-harvesting to preserve freshness. Fermented and aged on its lees in 225-liter French Allier oak barrels (40% new oak) for approximately 11 months with periodic bâtonnage, followed by careful bottle rest.
Alcohol Content: 13.5% Vol.
Presentation: 750 ml Burgundy glass bottle.
Serving Temperature: 10°C - 12°C. It is advised not to serve too cold to avoid masking its complex nuances of oak and tropical fruit.
SKU / MPN: IT-PLANETA-CHARDONNAY-750
2. Luxury Tasting Notes (Organoleptic Experience)
Appearance: Intense and dazzling golden yellow color with greenish highlights, of great density and slow-forming tears in the glass.
Nose: Of superior refinement. It unfolds concentric layers of ripe pineapple, mango, peach in syrup, and orange cream, intertwined with sophisticated notes of quality butter, freshly baked brioche, vanilla, toasted hazelnuts, and a refreshing saline background.
Palate: Voluptuous, creamy, and strictly dry entry. It fills the palate with an enveloping texture, supported by a firm and brilliant acidity that balances its notable density. The finish is extraordinarily long, elegant, and spicy.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Occasions and Pairings
Gourmet Fine Dining Pairing: Due to its great structure, smoothness on the palate, and strictly dry profile, Planeta Chardonnay is one of the few whites capable of standing up to intense dishes and white meats. It pairs sublimely with grilled lobster, king crab, scallops with truffle butter, oven-baked turbot or grouper, fine seafood paella, mushroom and Parmigiano risotto, veal in cream sauce, game birds (roasted duck or farm-raised chicken), pasta with creamy sauces, and Fontina, sweet Gorgonzola, or aged Caciocavallo cheese.
Suggested Occasions for Enjoyment:
- Special Celebration: A mythical label ideal for toasting at anniversaries, weddings, major achievements, and gala banquets. Available for direct purchase with fast shipping at La Cava Shop.
- Business (Executive Lunches): A safe bet of maximum prestige to impress VIP clients and corporate partners with a jewel of Italian enology.
- Family Meal: Perfect for festive weekend gatherings with roasted poultry dishes, seafood rice, or elaborate pastas.
- Summer (Terrace Evenings): Ideal for refined summer evenings, served at a controlled temperature of 10°C to 12°C.
- The Perfect Gift: The definitive gift for sommeliers, collectors, and enthusiasts of great oak-aged white wines.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this white wine?
This iconic white wine is crafted in Menfi, Sicily, Italy (Ulmo and Maragani Estates) by the famous and award-winning Planeta Winery.
Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
Planeta Chardonnay White Wine has a strictly dry profile. It offers great richness, volume, and oak complexity on the palate with no residual sugar.
Does this Chardonnay have oak aging?
Yes, it is fermented and aged in French Allier oak barrels for approximately 11 months with bâtonnage techniques to develop its characteristic creamy texture and notes of butter, vanilla, and nuts.
What is the recommended serving temperature for this white wine?
It is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 10°C and 12°C to enjoy its freshness without overshadowing its aromatic complexity and plush texture.