Planeta - Chardonnay Sicilia 2023
Price: $54.99
| Producer | Planeta |
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| Country | Italy |
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| Varietal | Chardonnay |
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| Vintage | 2023 |
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| Sku | 37638 |
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Planeta Description
A wine which has become the illustration of changes in Sicilian wine. It was created from a wish to compete in the world production of this noble and widespread vine. After a long process beginning in 1985, full of surprises and successes, today Planeta’s Chardonnay is an icon for the whole of Sicily.
The vines of Ulmo and Maroccoli, cultivated according to the criteria of sustainability and organicity, are unique for position and terroir. Fermentation and aging in French wood, with precision and care, present us with a wine unique for its grace and power.
James Suckling: 94 Points
Almost Burgundian style to this wine, due to reductive character, with smoky aromas, pink grapefruit and candied cedar. Mellow, full-bodied and opulent with a creamy texture, refreshing acidity and a polished finish. From organically grown grapes. Sustainable. Drink now.
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
The organic Planeta 2023 Sicilia Menfi Chardonnay is a creamy and rich interpretation with sweet almond, apricot and Sicilian candied fruit. The wine delivers beautiful intensity over a thickly layered, full-bodied mouthfeel. Fruit comes from the Ulmo vineyard (positioned at 250 meters above sea level) and Maroccoli (at 415 meters in elevation). The wine is aged in Allier French barrique with 40% new oak, 30% second-use and 30% third-use barrel for 11 months. This is a massive production of close to a quarter of a million bottles, and that's an impressive feat.
Vinous: 93 Points
A lovely blend of vanilla beans, mint leaves and peach sorbet introduces the 2023 Chardonnay. The palate is rich and silky smooth, with ripe pit fruit sweeping across, offset by a gentle tinge of savory spice. Hazelnut and an air of custard linger as the 2023 finishes with outstanding length and tension. Gorgeous today, this also possesses the balance for medium-term cellaring.
Wine Spectator: 91 Points
There's a waxy edge to this rich white, with hints of crystallized honey and lanolin accenting the glazed apple and pear fruit, vanilla wafer, and smoked hazelnut. A bright tang of salinity and mandarin orange peel acidity keep this nicely focused through the creamy finish. Drink now through 2030. 16,666 cases made, 434 cases imported.
