Product Description

Join us for a spectacular four-course dinner with Alessio Planeta, Co-owner and Chief Winemaker of Planeta. Monica Larner of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate described Alessio’s uncle, Diego Planeta, as one of the “fathers of the ‘Sicilian wine renaissance’ sparked 10 to 15 years ago.” Planeta is a family-owned enterprise that includes six wineries in five distinct winemaking regions on the island. Meet Alessio, and travel across Sicily with a sumptuous four-course dinner from Chef Maiki Le of Upstairs 2 with Planeta wines expertly paired by Upstairs 2 Sommelier Marilyn Snee.

Upon Arrival
Gnudi
garlic thyme cream sauce, parmigiano
Planeta Brut Carricante

First Course
Yellow Peach Salad
burrata, pecans, arugula, red wine vinaigrette
2016 Planeta Chardonnay
2014 Planeta Chardonnay Didacus

Second Course
Pan Roasted White Bass
tomatoes, capers and olives
2016 Planeta Frappato
2015 Planeta Etna Rosso

Third Course
Grilled Lamb Chops
couscous, pistachios and raisins
2015 Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria
2013 Planeta Santa Cecilia

Fourth Course
Pecorino
crispy ciabatta, red wine figs, cornichon
2016 Planeta Passito di Noto