Planeta is one of the names that placed Sicilian wine on the world map. Ironically, it did so primarily with international varieties, Chardonnay and Shiraz. Subsequently, Sicily’s palette of indigenous varieties has come to the fore; the likes of Carricante, Cataratto for white, Nero d’Avola and the two Nerellos (Mascalese and Cappuccio) for red.
When it first announced itself, Planeta Chardonnay was very much ‘New World’ in style, boldly flavoured and generously oaked. The 2012 release follows in similar vein. That said, it isn’t a simple heavily worked blockbuster. Although it is unquestionably a fully worked Chardonnay, there is good freshness on the plate, providing a sense of balance. All in all, this is a good wine, though in the Australian context it is perhaps slightly pricy.
2012 PLANETA CHARDONNAY
Producer: Planeta
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2012
Region: Sicily, Italy
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $65.00
Date tasted: 8 June 2015
Tasting Note:
Bright golden yellow. ‘Old School’ Chardonnay nose of buttered popcorn and forward spicy/nutty oak. Honeydew melon and grapefruit citrus in the background. The palate somewhat belies the nose, displaying greater freshness and a lively spine of acid. Quite full in body for a Chardonnay, but with good fruit intensity, balanced oak and fresh acidity. At the bolder end of the sprectrum but certainly not OTT.
Score: 16.5/20
When it first announced itself, Planeta Chardonnay was very much ‘New World’ in style, boldly flavoured and generously oaked. The 2012 release follows in similar vein. That said, it isn’t a simple heavily worked blockbuster. Although it is unquestionably a fully worked Chardonnay, there is good freshness on the plate, providing a sense of balance. All in all, this is a good wine, though in the Australian context it is perhaps slightly pricy.
2012 PLANETA CHARDONNAYProducer: Planeta
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2012
Region: Sicily, Italy
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $65.00
Date tasted: 8 June 2015
Tasting Note:
Bright golden yellow. ‘Old School’ Chardonnay nose of buttered popcorn and forward spicy/nutty oak. Honeydew melon and grapefruit citrus in the background. The palate somewhat belies the nose, displaying greater freshness and a lively spine of acid. Quite full in body for a Chardonnay, but with good fruit intensity, balanced oak and fresh acidity. At the bolder end of the sprectrum but certainly not OTT.
Score: 16.5/20
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