Chardonnay, Sicilia Menfi DOC, Planeta
Description
A rich, golden Chardonnay that bundles yellow peaches, acacia honey and a touch of marzipan into a net of fine-thread acidity, then hits you with a homely waft of toast.
Planeta’s Chardonnay is an icon for the whole of Sicily. The vines of Ulmo and Maroccoli, from which it is made, 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.
The team at Planeta suggest to try with Veal
Size: 75cl
Grape: Chardonnay
ABV: 13.5%
Region: Sicilia
Customer Note vintage 2018 or 2019 may be sent
Region
Sicily
The active but calm Mount Etna towers over the island on the east coast, spurting its red hot lava 24/7 and can be seen glowing at night. Other than producing a lot of tourism, Etna’s eruptions have provided the region with mineral rich soil that contributes to some of Italy’s best agriculture despite its arid climate.
Sicily’s cuisine has developed in partial isolation to the mainland, and so has a distinctive character. Street food is in abundance across the island, such as arancina, a deep-fried risotto ball filled with rich meat ragu (known to northern Italians as arancini). Sfincione is a light airy bread covered in tomato, olive oil, anchovies and onions – Sicily’s answer to pizza.
Sicilians pride themselves on their lemons, and they are arguably some of the best in the world. The sweet and very sour juice and rind can be used in lemon pastas or for the famous limoncello.
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