Italy, Sicily
Chardonnay
Description
The wine which has become an image of the change in Sicilian wine. It arrived from the wish for success in competing with the world in the production of this noble and widespread grape. Following a long process beginning in 1985, full of surprises and successes, today the Planeta Chardonnay is an icon for the whole of Sicily. The vines of Ulmo and Maroccoli, from which it is produced, are unique for their aspect and terroir. The fermentation and aging in French wood, carefully and precisely judged, delivers a wine unique for its grace and power
Awards
- This wine has not yet received a recognition
Certificates
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
After destalking, soft pressing and static sedimentation at a low temperature, fermentation in barrique at 18⁰C, maturation of 11 months with bâtonnage carried out every 10 days.
Vineyard: Ulmo, Maroccoli.
VINEYARDS: Ulmo, Maroccoli. VARIETY: Chardonnay YIELD PER HECTARE: ULMO 65 quintals. MAROCCOLI 75 quintals TRAINING SYSTEM: Spurred cordon.
Soil Type
TYPE OF SOIL: ULMO Average texture, moderately deep to deep with abundant presence of pebbles, slightly limey, and with sections of dark organic matter. MAROCCOLI Abundant pebbles, moderately chalky with abundant limey sections. ALTITUDE: ULMO 250 m a.s.l. MAROCCOLI 415 m a.s.l.
Viticulture
PLANTING DENSITY: ULMO 4,500 vines per hectare. MAROCCOLI 5,000 vines per hectare HARVESTING PERIOD: ULMO 4 September. MAROCCOLI 10 September. VINIFICATION: After destalking, soft pressing and static sedimentation at a low temperature, fermentation in barrique at 18⁰C, maturation of 11 months with bâtonnage carried out every 10 days. MATURATION: Allier oak barriques of 225 litres, 50% new and 50% 2nd and 3rd use.
Maturation
MATURATION: Allier oak barriques of 225 litres, 50% new and 50% 2nd and 3rd use.
Color
Taste
Food Pairing
MATCHING: For a change, try it with some just seared foie gras or with roast veal and mushroom sauce. CServed with all courses of a meal, Planeta's Chardonnay is a white wine which pairs well with a board of excellent prosciutto, risottos and white meats. Also at the end of a meal, with a board of blue cheeses.
