Chardonnay DOC - 2017 - Kellerei PlanetaAlcoholic content: 14.00 % Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites yr. 2014 Doctorwine:87 of 100 Points."Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2014 on 01.01.1970 with 87 of 100 points."100% Chardonnay grapes from Ulmo and Maroccoli vineyards. Matured eight months in barrique. Straw yellow. Intensely fruity nose with yellow peach, light almond with exotic fruit notes. Briny and round on the palate, charming with a medium length finish." yr. 2000 Doctorwine:82 of 100 Points."Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2000 on 01.01.1970 with 82 of 100 points."We wanted to taste this at a more mature age since it was such a sensation a decade ago. The color is almost threatening, a bold golden that has give no concessions to amber. The aroma is an explosion of acaia honey, Alpine butter and mango jam. The mouthfeel is overflowing, enormous. This wine, s style is what made it a trend-setter and took the whole world by surprise and today the wine has lost none of its flair, it is still the example of style that made it popular. It is amazing how unexpectedly it has aged." yr. 2014 Wine Spectator:91 of 100 Points."Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2014 on 01.01.1970 with 91 of 100 points. yr. 2015 5StarWines - Vinitaly:91 of 100 Points."5StarWines - Vinitaly" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.1970 with 91 of 100 points. yr. 2015 Luca Gardini:87 of 100 Points."Luca Gardini" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.1970 with 87 of 100 points. yr. 2015 Decanter World Wine Awards:95 of 100 Points."Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.1970 with 95 of 100 points. yr. 2014 Falstaff Magazin:91 of 100 Points."Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2014 on 01.01.1970 with 91 of 100 points. yr. 2013 Luca Gardini:88 of 100 Points."Luca Gardini" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.1970 with 88 of 100 points. yr. 2013 Falstaff Magazin:92 of 100 Points."Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.1970 with 92 of 100 points. yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:90 of 100 Points."Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.1970 with 90 of 100 points. yr. 2012 Vinum Wine Magazine:17 of 20 Points."Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.1970 with 17 of 20 points. yr. 2011 El Mundo Vino:14 of 20 Points."El Mundo Vino" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.1970 with 14 of 20 points. yr. 2011 Wine Spectator:90 of 100 Points."Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.1970 with 90 of 100 points. yr. 2011 Wine Enthusiast:91 of 100 Points."Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.1970 with 91 of 100 points. yr. 2011 Falstaff Magazin:92 of 100 Points."Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.1970 with 92 of 100 points. yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:90 of 100 Points."Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.1970 with 90 of 100 points. yr. 2010 Vinous Antonio Galloni:89 of 100 Points."Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.1970 with 89 of 100 points. yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:92 of 100 Points."Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.1970 with 92 of 100 points. yr. 2010 Luca Gardini:89 of 100 Points."Luca Gardini" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.1970 with 89 of 100 points. yr. 2009 Wine Enthusiast:91 of 100 Points."Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.1970 with 91 of 100 points. yr. 2009 Falstaff Magazin:92 of 100 Points."Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.1970 with 92 of 100 points. yr. 2009 Vinous Antonio Galloni:88 of 100 Points."Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.1970 with 88 of 100 points. yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:91 of 100 Points."Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi, Sicily, Italy" from the vintage 2008 on 01.01.1970 with 91 of 100 points. yr. 2018 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:93 of 100 Points."Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi" from the vintage 2018 on 01.07.2020 with 93 of 100 points."Che precisa ed autentica la matrice sensoriale di uno Chardonnay leggiadro e complesso al tempo stesso. I sentori di pesche gialle si fondono a note di albicocche, datteri, fieno, malto d, orzo e crosta di pane. Il sottofondo è ricco di energia nell, intesa qualità delle note di fiori di arancio e cedro. Corpo medio-pieno, austero e vibrante al palato mostra una progressione di naturale bellezza. Delizioso ora potrà invecchiare alcuni anni in cantina senza alcun problema." yr. 2017 Falstaff:94 of 100 Points."Falstaff" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi" from the vintage 2017 on 01.04.2019 with 94 of 100 points."Kraftvolles, helles Goldgelb, funkelt. Ansprechende Nase mit einem Korb an tropischen Früchten, Babyananas, Mango und Papaya, dazu Noten nach Orangenblüten und Kamille. In Ansatz und Verlauf sehr saftig, gute Spannung, breitet sich mit feinem Schmelz aus, langer Nachhall, feine Karamellnoten." yr. 2014 Falstaff:91 of 100 Points."Falstaff" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi" from the vintage 2014 on 01.09.2016 with 91 of 100 points."Glänzendes Strohgelb mit grünen Nuancen. Zeigt sich zunächst ein wenig verhalten, öffnet sich dann mit Noten nach Banane und reifer Birne, etwas Ananas, im Hintergrund feine buttrige Noten. Am Gaumen viel präsente Frucht, blüht schön auf, funkelt, saftig, nach Ananas und reifer Mango, salzig und lange." yr. 2013 Falstaff:92 of 100 Points."Falstaff" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi" from the vintage 2013 on 01.04.2015 with 92 of 100 points."Leuchtendes, helles Goldgelb. Dichte und intensive Nase, duftet nach Buttergebäck, dann nach Orangenblüten und Mango, etwas Kamille. Rund und cremig am Gaumen, breitet sich mit dichter Frucht aus, verwoben und feiner Schmelz, langer Nachhall." yr. 2011 Falstaff:92 of 100 Points."Falstaff" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi" from the vintage 2011 on 01.10.2013 with 92 of 100 points."Funkelndes, intensives Strohgelb. Eröffnet mit Noten nach Rauch und reifen Bananen, dann Ananas, etwas Salbei, einladend. Am Gaumen rund und gehaltvoll, breitet sich schön aus, viel reife gelbe Frucht im Finale, betont salzige Noten, langer Nachhall." yr. 2009 Falstaff:92 of 100 Points."Falstaff" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi" from the vintage 2009 on 01.10.2011 with 92 of 100 points."Sattes, helles Goldgelb. Fein gezeichnete Nase mit satten Aromen nach reifen Bananen und Babyananas, etwas Papaya, im Hintergrund dezent rauchige Noten. Am Gaumen geschmeidig und klar, zeigt viel satte und reife Frucht, auch schöne Frische, salzig und tiefgründig." yr. 2008 Falstaff:92 of 100 Points."Falstaff" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi" from the vintage 2008 on 01.05.2010 with 92 of 100 points."Sattes, funkelndes Strohgelb. Vielfältige Nase mit Noten nach reifer Mango und Banane, im Hintergrund feine Haselnüsse. Tolles Spiel am Gaumen, sehr gelungene Mischung aus Saftigkeit und Kraft, hallt lange nach, fast schon ein Klassiker." yr. 2005 Falstaff:91 of 100 Points."Falstaff" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi" from the vintage 2005 on 01.07.2007 with 91 of 100 points."Sattes, helles Goldgelb, volle und satte Nase mit Noten nach Banane, reifer Ananas, etwas weiße Schokolade, am Gaumen funkelnd, zeigt satte Fruchtnoten, frische, funkelnde Säure stützt den Wein, im Finale sehr gut integriertes Holz, anhaltend." yr. 2018 Wine Spectator:90 of 100 Points."Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi" from the vintage 2018 on 01.03.2021 with 90 of 100 points. yr. 2017 Wine Spectator:90 of 100 Points."Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi" from the vintage 2017 on 01.04.2020 with 90 of 100 points. yr. 2018 Wine Enthusiast:90 of 100 Points."Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi" from the vintage 2018 on 01.03.2020 with 90 of 100 points. yr. 2015 5StarWines - the Book - Vinitaly:91 of 100 Points."5StarWines - the Book - Vinitaly" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi" from the vintage 2015 on 01.04.2017 with 91 of 100 points. yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:90 of 100 Points."Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2010 with 90 of 100 points."Here is a deeply saturated Chardonnay with a golden color and thick notes of candied fruit, almond, butterscotch and a playful hint of pecorino cheese rind. The wine is thick and succulent in the mouth, with a soft approach that is capped by a piquant, almost spicy finish." yr. 2005 Wine Enthusiast:91 of 100 Points."Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2008 with 91 of 100 points."Ten months in French barrique have imparted overtones of vanilla and toasted hazelnuts to this powerful Chard. Intense aromas and flavors of ripe citrus, butterscotch, caramel and peach flesh it out. Ripe, soft and lush, try this Chardonnay with sophisticated dishes with a butter or béchamel base." yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:91 of 100 Points."Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2008 with 91 of 100 points."This vintage of Planeta, s celebrated Chardonnay is full-bodied and lush, with notes of peach, yellow rose, vanilla and honey, framed by toasted hazelnuts. The wine delivers a creamy, almost chewy mouthfeel with power and intensity, and continues with a long, soft finish." yr. 2004 Wine Enthusiast:90 of 100 Points."Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi" from the vintage 2004 on 01.01.2006 with 90 of 100 points."From one of Sicily, s flagship Chardonnay producers, here is a very attractive and luminous white with loads of butter, nut, almond, vanilla and banana. Dig in there and you get Golden Delicious apple and pineapple, too. Creamy and textured, this is an oak-dominated wine (10 months of barrel aging) with a crisp close. Imported by Vias Imports." yr. 2001 Wine Enthusiast:88 of 100 Points."Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi" from the vintage 2001 on 01.01.2003 with 88 of 100 points."Exotic, tropical fruit and rich, open flavors with some Old World complexity. Acidity, toast and spice all add to the mix." yr. 2019 Wine Spectator:90 of 100 Points."Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Planeta Chardonnay Menfi" from the vintage 2019 on 01.10.2021 with 90 of 100 points.

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