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Chardonnay 2009 - PLANETA (Sicilia) 750ml x 1btl
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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.
Denomination: Sicilia IGT
Vintage: 2009
Vintage Report:
The harvest traditionally begins with Chardonnay on 17th August but this year began about 10-14 days later, allowing the holidays to continue after Ferragosto (15th August) which is really unusual for us. After the 19th/20th August the temperatures gradually rose maintaining a reasonable level of humidity however, thus avoiding excessive dehydration and fruit concentration and also prolonging ripening. The white grapes were generally good, Chardonnay and Grecanico particularly so.
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Tasting Notes:
Single-variety Chardonnay whose characteristics which have made it so famous which here emerge very clearly. Starting from the richness of its deep clear golden but transparent colour one imagines the pleasing contrast of creaminess and crispness in the taste. It is indeed a soft white wine underlaid by a refreshing acid vein which accompanies each mouthful. A slight mineral suggestion combines harmoniously with the flavour of ripe yellow peaches, acacia honey and marzipan and with some peaty, cereal and toasted aromas which precede the powerful balanced finish.
Vinification & Maturation:
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. Allier oak barriques of 225 litres, 50% new and 50% 2nd and 3rd use.
Food paring:
Case: 750ml x 1btl
Denomination: Sicilia IGT
Vintage: 2009
Vintage Report:
The harvest traditionally begins with Chardonnay on 17th August but this year began about 10-14 days later, allowing the holidays to continue after Ferragosto (15th August) which is really unusual for us. After the 19th/20th August the temperatures gradually rose maintaining a reasonable level of humidity however, thus avoiding excessive dehydration and fruit concentration and also prolonging ripening. The white grapes were generally good, Chardonnay and Grecanico particularly so.
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Tasting Notes:
Single-variety Chardonnay whose characteristics which have made it so famous which here emerge very clearly. Starting from the richness of its deep clear golden but transparent colour one imagines the pleasing contrast of creaminess and crispness in the taste. It is indeed a soft white wine underlaid by a refreshing acid vein which accompanies each mouthful. A slight mineral suggestion combines harmoniously with the flavour of ripe yellow peaches, acacia honey and marzipan and with some peaty, cereal and toasted aromas which precede the powerful balanced finish.
Vinification & Maturation:
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. Allier oak barriques of 225 litres, 50% new and 50% 2nd and 3rd use.
Food paring:
Case: 750ml x 1btl
