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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: white grapefruit, lemon verbena, fresh herbs, sea salt
Palate: citrus blossom, mineral salinity, herbal, clean finish
Planeta's varietal Grillo from the Menfi estate shows the Mediterranean coastal character of the grape: citrus verbena, sea-salt mineral and herbal freshness with the clean precision of Planeta's winemaking.
What it pairs with
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Grilled whole branzino with lemon
Sea-salt mineral and citrus notes are the natural Grillo companions for whole grilled Mediterranean sea bass. -
Spaghetti al pesto di pistacchio
Herbal lift and citrus freshness complement the richness of Sicilian pistachio pesto. -
Oysters on the half-shell
Saline mineral character is a natural pairing for fresh oysters.
How to serve Planeta Grillo
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled whole branzino with lemon, Spaghetti al pesto di pistacchio, Oysters on the half-shell. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Planeta began producing a varietal Grillo from Menfi to showcase the most characteristically Sicilian white grape in a pure expression. The coastal influence of the Menfi estate near the Tyrrhenian Sea contributes to the wine's distinctive saline mineral character.
- 2005: First Planeta varietal Grillo from the Menfi coastal estate
Facts
- Producer
- Planeta · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grillo (100%)
- Classification
- Sicilia DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; cold fermentation to preserve aromatics
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Planeta Grillo
What does Planeta Grillo taste like?
On the nose, white grapefruit, lemon verbena, fresh herbs, sea salt. On the palate, citrus blossom, mineral salinity, herbal, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a saline and refreshing finish. Planeta's varietal Grillo from the Menfi estate shows the Mediterranean coastal character of the grape: citrus verbena, sea-salt mineral and herbal freshness with the clean precision of Planeta's winemaking.
When should I drink Planeta Grillo?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Planeta Grillo?
Grilled whole branzino with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Spaghetti al pesto di pistacchio and Oysters on the half-shell. Sea-salt mineral and citrus notes are the natural Grillo companions for whole grilled Mediterranean sea bass.
What grapes are in Planeta Grillo?
The blend is Grillo (100%). The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.
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