Chardonnay “30 anni” Sicilia Menfi DOC 2024 (BIO)

Planeta | Cantina Ulmo | Sicily
Az. Agr. Planeta s.s. | Contrada Dispensa | IT 92013 Menfi

19049024 · 0,75 l · 38,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
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A limited-edition anniversary release featuring a special label to mark the birthday of the icon of modern Sicilian winemaking: 30 years of Planeta Chardonnay – and to celebrate the anniversary, the label is on fire. Not literally, but almost: "On Fire" is the title of the artwork by Claire Fontaine that adorns the 2024 vintage in a limited edition. The artist collective, founded in Paris in 2004 and based in Palermo since 2017 – whose work "Foreigners Everywhere" gave its name to the 2024 Venice Biennale – has transformed the flame emoji into a light sculpture: extracted from the digital realm, made physical, bewitchingly beautiful. The original hangs in Ulmo's Studiolo, just a few steps away from the Chardonnay vines. The special edition is available in 300 Jeroboams – and only one of the six 0.75-litre bottles per case bears the art label. The proceeds go towards "A Long and Magnificent Walk", a greening project in the archaeological park of Selinunte: a symbolic act against the fires that threaten Sicily every summer. Thus, an anniversary becomes a statement – and a Chardonnay becomes a manifesto.

Planetas Chardonnay combines the French tradition of grape varieties with the sun-drenched terroir of the south, producing, year after year, one of Italy's most distinctive white wines. The grapes come from two different altitudes: Ulmo at 250 m and Maroccoli at 415 m above sea level. In the glass, it is a radiant golden yellow with slightly greenish highlights. The aroma is intense and refined: yellow tropical fruits, toasted almonds, citrus blossom, vanilla, wet stone and a hint of salty butter. On the palate, it is dense and full-bodied, with ripe fruit, a perfect balance between freshness and creaminess, subtle spice and a long, elegant finish. A cult wine that combines Mediterranean richness with Burgundian nobility. Ideal with lobster, pan-fried fish, poultry in a butter sauce, or even on its own as a great white wine with real character. SUPERIORE.DE

"This elegant white wine captivates with its skilful balance and combines a rich bouquet of aromas of baked pineapple, glazed apples, mandarins and toasted almonds, with a hint of cinnamon and ginger, complemented by well-integrated acidity and a refreshing hint of salt. Floral and spicy notes linger on the finish." Wine Spectator

"The nose opens with salty, herbaceous aromas of crushed mussels and wild oregano, before developing to reveal toasty and umami notes of sourdough bread and cultured butter. Lemon, toasted nuts and pineapple dominate the palate, where the mouthfeel initially appears buttery and rich, but is then cut through by a burst of acidity." Wine Enthusiast

"The oak continues to play a prominent role, contributing to the opulent yet silky smoothness that has always characterised the Planeta Chardonnay. It also reveals aromas of ripe apricots, baked apples and toasted almonds, set against a creamy, medium- to full-bodied texture." Wine Advocate