It's with its Chardonnay that Planeta made a name for itself among winelovers and specialists the world over.

Produced by the Planeta winery under the Menfi DOC, Planeta Chardonnay is considered an iconic wine in Sicily, as it was the precursor of the image change of Sicilian wines initiated by Planeta in the 1980s.

This complex, fresh white, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, has a light minerality that combines harmoniously with the flavors of yellow peaches, acacia honey and marzipan. Peaty, toasty aromas are also present. The finish is powerful and balanced.

The heart of the Planeta winery is located in Sambuca di Sicilia, in the south-western corner of the island, and its origins date back to the 16th century. However, it wasn't until the mid-1980s that Diego Planeta embarked on his oenological adventure, succeeding in making Planeta one of the region's most dynamic vineyards and Sicily's leading wine producer. His ambition has always been to create the perfect alliance between grape variety and terroir. Today, Planeta has several estates scattered across the island's main winegrowing areas.

The Ulmo and Maroccoli plots, from which the grapes for this Planeta Chardonnay come, are unique in their aspect and terroir. They are located between 250 and 415 meters above sea level, on stony clay-limestone soils with sections of dark, vegetable soils.