“Didacus” Chardonnay Sicilia Menfi DOC 2021 · 6 bottles in OWC
Planeta | Cantina Ulmo | Sicily
Az. Agr. Planeta s.s. | Contrada Dispensa | IT 92013 Menfi
Didacus Chardonnay comes from the first vines planted on the shores of Lake Ulmo in 1985. It is dedicated to the founder of the winery, Diego Planeta, and represents the history of the winery as well as elegance, tradition, family and the future. It also embodies Planeta's vision of Sicilian viticulture at the highest level.
This incredibly complex white wine comes from the best grapes from just 4 hectares of Chardonnay vineyards, all of which are hand-selected, pressed and fermented in barriques. With just 6,996 bottles, this wine is hand-picked and distributed to the best importers and restaurants worldwide. Straw yellow in colour with golden reflections. Delicate aromas of herbs, white stone fruit, lychee and a hint of vanilla. Very complex in structure, needs further bottle ageing before it reveals all its elegance and minerality in a superbly long finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Aromas of grilled lemons and candied pineapple with hints of honeysuckle, caramel and pastry crust. Full and creamy with rich, layered fruit and some savoury notes. A little oily and dense. Long finish." James Suckling
"On the nose, there is a balance between the sweetness of homemade whipped cream, the smokiness of roasted almonds and the acidity of lemons and yellow apples. On the palate, the honey emphasises the sweetness of the fruit and nuts, but the lemons also play an important role and are underlined by a strong saltiness and a powerful acidity." Wine Enthusiast
"The 2021 Chardonnay Didacus slowly evolves in the glass, at first quite delicate and coy. A nuanced bouquet of raw almonds and peaches is accented by notes of dried flowers and the slightest hint of vanilla bean. Luxuriously smooth and supple, this washes across the palate with a gorgeous blend of ripe pears, mint and spice, gaining grip through the onset of tactile minerals toward the close. It finishes long and staining yet fresh. A spicy resonance tapers off slowly." Vinous
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