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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, graphite
Palate: concentrated dark fruit, firm structured tannin, cedar, mineral depth
Burdese is Planeta's prestige Cabernet Sauvignon-Franc blend, named in Sicilian dialect for Bordeaux. Grown at Ulmo in Menfi, the wine achieves the concentration of ripeness that Sicily's sun provides while preserving the variety's structural backbone through altitude and careful vinification.
What it pairs with
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Grilled dry-aged porterhouse
Firm Bordeaux structure and graphite depth are the definitive partners for quality dry-aged beef. -
Lamb rack with herb crust
Cedar and tobacco notes with firm tannin complement herb-crusted lamb at its finest. -
Truffle pasta
The wine's mineral depth and concentration pair with truffle's earthy intensity.
How to serve Planeta Burdese
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled dry-aged porterhouse, Lamb rack with herb crust, Truffle pasta. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Planeta produced Burdese from the outset of the winery's modern era, planting Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc at Ulmo with guidance from Jacques Lurton. The name is the Sicilian dialectal word for Bordeaux, emphasising the wine's intentional Bordelais identity.
- 1997: First Burdese Cabernet blend from Planeta's Ulmo Menfi estate
Facts
- Producer
- Planeta · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
- Classification
- Sicilia DOC
- Oak
- Aged in French barriques (new and second-fill), 16 months
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 30-45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1997
Frequently asked about Planeta Burdese
What does Planeta Burdese taste like?
On the nose, blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, graphite. On the palate, concentrated dark fruit, firm structured tannin, cedar, mineral depth. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a very long, graphite-mineral finish. Burdese is Planeta's prestige Cabernet Sauvignon-Franc blend, named in Sicilian dialect for Bordeaux. Grown at Ulmo in Menfi, the wine achieves the concentration of ripeness that Sicily's sun provides while preserving the variety's structural backbone through altitude and careful vinification.
When should I drink Planeta Burdese?
Drink 5-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Planeta Burdese?
Grilled dry-aged porterhouse is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lamb rack with herb crust and Truffle pasta. Firm Bordeaux structure and graphite depth are the definitive partners for quality dry-aged beef.
What grapes are in Planeta Burdese?
The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc. The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.
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