Chardonnay, Planeta, Sicily, IT, 2022

James Suckling 92Points

Plenty of wood spices, vanilla and praline here with lemon rind and ripe pineapples. Bright and creamy on the palate with a full body and flavorful, zesty finish. From organically grown grapes. Needs time to let the wood settle. Try from 2025.

Vinous 92Points

The 2022 Chardonnay entices with a seductive whiff of spicy oak and vanilla bean that blows off to reveal deeper notes of almond custard, Asian pear and sweet smoke. It's silky-smooth, a pure pleasure on the palate, with ripe orchard fruits and salty minerals that add contrast. Brisk acidity maintains fantastic balance as the 2022 tapers off long and spicy, with hints of ground ginger and hazelnut that slowly fade. This will require some cellaring to integrate its oak, but it has the balance necessary for a lovely evolution.

Winemaker Notes

A single-variety Chardonnay which clearly demonstrates the characteristics which have made it so well known. From the rich light gold color, deep but transparent, the pleasing contrast of creaminess and crunchiness which is evident on tasting can be anticipated. A soft white wine supported by a refreshing note of acidity which accompanies every sip. A slight mineral touch harmoniously combines the flavor of ripe yellow peaches, acacia honey and marzipan with peaty, cereal and toasted aromas which appear at the powerful and balanced finish.

Pair this wine with just-seared foie gras or with roast veal and mushroom sauce.