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Planeta is a Journey through Sicily.

And that journey begins at Sambuca di Sicilia, on the estate which the Planeta family has owned since the 1600s. Here on Italy’s most enchanting island, three enthusiastic young Sicilians, Alessio, Francesca and Santi Planeta, began their winemaking venture in the mid-1980s. Subsequent years were spent matching the extraordinarily diverse Sicilian soils with both indigenous and international varieties. Years of careful research paid off when the Planeta wines were met with immediate critical acclaim upon introduction in the U.S. in the late 1990s.

Menfi, in the southeastern portion of Sicily, is the heart of Planeta and its operational base. Various types of soil are found here, but all are rich in lime and clay, ideal for the international red grape varieties which are transformed into wine at La Dispensa winery – Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Burdese pays tribute to the traditional Bordeaux blend as the name Burdese means "from Bordeaux" in the Sicilian dialect.

Production Area
Menfi, Sicily, Italy

Grape Varieties
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc

Vinification
Grapes are de-stemmed and crushed, then macerate on the skins for 15-18 days. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 28°C. After racking, the wine matures in new French oak Allier barrels for 14 months, undergoing malolactic fermentation in barrel. Once bottled, the wine matures 12 months before release

Color
Deep ruby red

Bouquet
Rich and concentrated. Aromas of wild berries mingle with scents of macerated black cherries, leather, earth, cacao and mineral notes

Taste
Full-bodied, vibrant and concentrated, with a remarkably deep and dense tannic structure, yet elegant at the same time. Aromas carry through to the palate, where they combine with spicy and balsamic notes

Alcohol
13.4%

Serving Suggestions
Enjoy with hearty beef stew and potatoes, grilled tuna steaks or roast fillet in a mature wine sauce