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Planeta Chardonnay I.G.T Sicilia 2024
Vintage Character
The legendary Planeta Chardonnay from the Sicilia appellation makes a spectacular statement in the 2024 vintage. A warm and dry growing season in southwestern Sicily was offset by cooling maritime breezes, resulting in an exceptionally concentrated crop with vibrant, well-preserved acidity. Sourced from the Ulmo and Maroccoli vineyards in Menfi, where deep clay-loam soils are rich in calcium carbonate, this terroir imparts a distinctive mineral tension and structural elegance to the ripe Mediterranean fruit profile.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, this elegant white wine unfolds with luscious aromas of golden apple, white peach, toasted hazelnut, and delicate vanilla spice. The palate is wonderfully creamy and rich, displaying a seamless balance between ripe orchard fruits and a bright, citrus-driven acidity that leads to a long, mineral-inflected finish. Pair this textured Chardonnay with pan-seared sea bass in lemon butter sauce, herb-roasted chicken, or Cantonese stir-fried lobster with ginger and scallions.
Winery Background
Established in the 1990s, Planeta has been a driving force behind the modern renaissance of Sicilian winemaking. This iconic Chardonnay, first released in 1994, single-handedly put Sicily on the global map for premium white wines. Utilizing estate-grown grapes harvested by hand, the wine undergoes barrel fermentation and is aged in French oak to achieve its trademark complexity and refinement, solidifying Planeta's status as a benchmark Italian producer.
The legendary Planeta Chardonnay from the Sicilia appellation makes a spectacular statement in the 2024 vintage. A warm and dry growing season in southwestern Sicily was offset by cooling maritime breezes, resulting in an exceptionally concentrated crop with vibrant, well-preserved acidity. Sourced from the Ulmo and Maroccoli vineyards in Menfi, where deep clay-loam soils are rich in calcium carbonate, this terroir imparts a distinctive mineral tension and structural elegance to the ripe Mediterranean fruit profile.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, this elegant white wine unfolds with luscious aromas of golden apple, white peach, toasted hazelnut, and delicate vanilla spice. The palate is wonderfully creamy and rich, displaying a seamless balance between ripe orchard fruits and a bright, citrus-driven acidity that leads to a long, mineral-inflected finish. Pair this textured Chardonnay with pan-seared sea bass in lemon butter sauce, herb-roasted chicken, or Cantonese stir-fried lobster with ginger and scallions.
Winery Background
Established in the 1990s, Planeta has been a driving force behind the modern renaissance of Sicilian winemaking. This iconic Chardonnay, first released in 1994, single-handedly put Sicily on the global map for premium white wines. Utilizing estate-grown grapes harvested by hand, the wine undergoes barrel fermentation and is aged in French oak to achieve its trademark complexity and refinement, solidifying Planeta's status as a benchmark Italian producer.
Product details
Wine TypeWhite
WineryPlaneta
Grape VarietiesChardonnay
WinemakerAlessio Planeta
CountryItaly
Expert Rating—
RegionSicily
Production VolumeCommon (approx. 120,000 bottles)
Sub-regionSicilia
SweetnessDry
Classification (Ranking)IGT
Alcohol Level12.5
Format750ml
Prices
EMW Fine Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$300
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