The Planeta family is a model not only for Sicily, but for the integration between wine, hospitality, cultures and nature. And Michelin’s recent recognition did not come undeserved. Below is a summary of the note on the latest updates relating to the tourist offer and the new wines that give prestige to the Belice Valley, one of the most enchanting contexts in Sicily.
Planeta Estate is the branch of the Planeta company dedicated to hospitality, del
of which Francesca Planeta is president. Francesca, with her cousins Alessio and Santi, has contributed decisively to the development and valorisation of wine tourism in Sicily, offering experiences to discover an extremely varied territory which, from the sea to the inland mountains, is crossed by
estates and places of PLaneta hospitality.
THE NEWS’
Among the most anticipated events of the 2024 season, the inauguration in June of The Secret
Country House whose name pays homage to one of Planeta’s first iconic labels,
presented this year in a new graphic design inspired by the intimate dialogue between the company and the
nature. A refuge between wellness and adventure, made up of 10 rooms and a restaurant
led by the Executive Chef Angelo Pumilia (also present in Tokyo) and by Resident Chef Melchiorre Zinna, immersed in uncontaminated nature in South Western Sicily.
A few km away, La Foresteria Wine Resortrecently awarded with 1 key
Michelinpresents important innovations in the catering sector: 3 new menus designed by
Chef Angelo Pumilia: Vegetable gardena vegetarian tasting journey that uses resources
organic products from local producers andGurra vegetable garden, Casa Planetaa trip
through ancient family recipes, and the Seasonal Menu which recounts the explorations
culinary by the chef through five dishes inspired by the great international classics; a first
richer and plant based breakfast, made with traditional raw materials
coming from the best local producers and served in the garden room overlooking the
vineyards and the Mediterranean Sea; the arrival of Enrico Mironew sommelier of Ligurian origin
with an international route in renowned restaurants, such as El Celler de Can Roca in Spain e
Cucina Nervi in Gattinara, which will certainly contribute to enhancing the experience
food and wine of visitors.
For those who want to discover Sicily with Planeta wines, Planeta on Tour – a new path
exclusive dedicated to the discovery of 5 historic estates of the company: Capparrinathe olive grove
overlooking the sea where 3 varieties of PGI extra virgin olive oil are produced,
food storagethe beating heart of all activities and custodian of the historical archive of wines
Repertory 1694, theLastthe historic cellar and the ancient Beamplace of origin of the family,
Mount Ciramithe cellar dedicated entirely to the organic production of the 4 red wines of
high range Planeta and finally Serra Ferdinandeathe new biodynamic estate with the
cellar in the heart of the city of Memphis.
TO Palermo in September the 4 suite rooms will be inaugurated which will enrich the offer of
Planeta Palace: complete with a spacious shared kitchen, a space that will offer guests
also the opportunity to share moments of tasting Planeta wines and
local culinary tradition.
PLANETA ESTATE HOSPITALITY PLACES
La Foresteria a Menfi, recently awarded by the new Michelin Guide dedicated to the best
Hotel in Italy with 1 Key, is the Wine Resort of the Planeta family located on the coast of
South-western Sicily, a few kilometers from the temples of Selinunte and Alberto Burri’s Cretto
in Gibellina, symbols of Sicilian culture. With its 14 rooms surrounded by a
Mediterranean garden offers a stay dedicated to respect for the environment.
The Foresteria restaurantled by Executive Chef Angelo Pumilia, offers an offer
gastronomic cuisine in continuous evolution and dialogue with the ancient Planeta recipes. The
restaurant, which uses local raw materials and maintains a relationship of solidarity with
small and virtuous local producers, has recently obtained important recognition, among
these include inclusion in the Michelin Guide 2024, 2 Gambero Rosso Forks and 2 Cappelli
of L’Espresso.
Insula Beach Cluban exclusive retreat among the golden dunes of Lido Fiori inaugurated in June
2023. Insula is a lounge overlooking the sea, a tribute to the landscape of Menfi opened since
morning until sunset with 33 beach stations, a restaurant, a lounge bar, a
boutique and a massage area. An oasis of well-being where the Chef Savior
Term – under the supervision of Executive Chef Angelo Pumilia – offers a cuisine
marina, always rich in vegetables, which enhances the best catch of the day and plays with all the
cultures arriving from the Mediterranean basin.
Palazzo Planeta in Palermo, the historic residence of the Planeta family dating back to the early 1900s
designed by the Palermo architect Francesco Paolo Palazzottois made up of 9 elegant
apartments expression of Planeta hospitality: refinement and simplicity, care of
every detail, careful selection of furniture and fabrics and a personalized service they offer
a family and informal atmosphere. Located in the city center, Palazzo Planeta is the point of
ideal starting point to get lost in the ancient streets of Palermo, retracing the indelible traces
in the architectural, artistic and culinary tradition.
Panitteri House to Sambuca from Sicilyis an apartment transformed into Artist’s house In the
2008 inside the building of the same name which now houses the archaeological Museum. Collaboration
between the curator Federica Salathe architects Eligo Studio and the painter Edoardo Piermatteihas
made the home a space that blends past and present in dialogue between art and design. There
Planeta family, whose roots are rooted in the small town, has taken over management
this space, to let guests live an adventure in which art is a life experience
daily.
Scattered houses on the estate Good wines to Knownsmall rural residences that embody the approach
sustainability of the company. The furnishings, curated by the artist Costanza Algrantigave new life to
disused materials creating new, functional and comfortable objects that tell stories and
they help create a unique experience for guests.
