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Chardonnay, Sicilia DOC
A wine which has become the image illustrating the changes taking place in Sicilian wines. It was born from a dream of competing with the world in the production of this noble and widespread grape variety. A long progress begun in 1985 which has been full of surprise and success. Today Planeta’s Chardonnay is an icon for the whole of Sicily...
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...The vines of Ulmo and Maroccoli which create it are unique in their location and terroir.Its fermentation and maturing in French barrels, which by now has been carefully planned for years, delivers an extraordinarily graceful, powerful wine
CLASSIFICATION | Menfi DOC |
GRAPE VARIETIES | 100% Chardonnay |
FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION | 1994 |
PRODUCTION AREA | Sambuca di Sicilia (AG) |
PRODUCTION WINERY | Ulmo |
NAME OF PLANTING OF WINEYARD | Ulmo, Maroccoli |
ALTITUDE | 100/250 m.a.s.l. |
YIELD PER HECTARE | 7,5 tonnes; 1,7 Kg per vine |
TRAINING SYSTEM | Vertical trellis; bilateral Guyot and spur pruned cordon |
PLANTING DENSITY | 3.800/4.500 vines/hectare |
HARVEST PERIOD | 15th to 20th August |
VINIFICATION | After crushing and destemming, light pressing and static sedimentation at low temperature, inoculation with selected yeasts, fermentation and maturation in 50% new barriques for 10/11 months and for a year for the remainder. |
FERMENTATION EQUIPMENT | 225 litres Allier oak barrels, half new and half one year old |
FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE | 20 ° C |
DURATION OF FERMENTATION | 15 days |
BOTTLING PERIOD | Second half of July |
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Organoleptic propertiesCOLOUR: Deep gold in color, this chardonnay clearly displays the style for which it has become famous AROMA: Wide and intense, with hints of white flowers, tropical fruits, orange peel, butter, honey and ginger FLAVOUR: Crisp and creamy on the palate, this soft, round white is supported by refreshing acidity. Mineral undertones complement flavors of ripe yellow peaches, acacia honey and almond paste. With bold toasted and cereal aromas, this wine has a long and balanced finish |
Best enjoyed at a temperature of 12-14°C. |
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Excellent with smoked fish or meat. After a few years of maturation, also with herby cheese |
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To drink immediately or to keep for 8-10 years. |