PLANETA CHARDONNAY SICILIA MENFI DOC 2023

Sandy, clay-rich soils around Menfi, on Sicily's southwest coast, sit close enough to the Mediterranean that the afternoon sea breeze tempers ripeness and preserves the acidity that keeps this Chardonnay from going soft. Planeta — whose family has been farming Sicily since the 1600s — grows the fruit organically and sustainably here, matching the variety deliberately to this particular corner of the island. Fermentation and aging in oak add a gentle creaminess without burying the underlying minerality; expect ripe yellow peach, acacia, and a finish that turns toasty and long.