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La Foresteria Planeta

La Foresteria Planeta

La Foresteria Planeta is a wine resort in the heart of western Sicily overlooking a panoramic hill, the sunset and the sea. Immersed in a harmonious expanse of vineyards and olive groves of Menfi's countryside, La Foresteria Planeta lies at a strategic point of Sicily, between archaeological sites and nature reserves. It is a cozy house representing the essence and style of the Planeta family’s hospitality and welcomes those who wish to enjoy a holiday in a peaceful oasis between the beautiful Sicilian coast and the calm of the country. A luxury Resort with infinity pool, a short distance private beach club far away from Porto Palo beach "Blue Flag" for 24 consecutive times. The 14 rooms of La Foresteria Planeta take their name from the aromatic herbs of the Mediterranean garden that surrounds them.

Equipped with every comfort, they have different furnishings with the right balance between elegance and functionality. They all have private terraces overlooking the sea or the countryside of Menfi. Crossing the garden, you get to the beautiful infinity pool, ideal for a refreshing bath from the hot Sicilian sun or to enjoy its golden aura at sunset in a magical fusion of peace and relaxation. The variety of cuisine, a treasure trove of flavors of a territory and the excellence of wine production complete a unique holiday experience between nature and culture.

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Pool Suite

Large rooms just steps from the infinity pool with magnificent views of olive tr ... ees and vineyards. King-size bedded or with two queen-size beds, they are perfect for families of 2 adults and 2 children. All rooms have a private bathroom with separate toilet and shower. Only one Dependance has a bathroom with bathtub. All Dependances have a private balcony or terrace.

View Room

Smaller than Dependance this two rooms offer better views and more privacy. They ... have a king size bed and can accommodate a maximum of 2 people. Both rooms have a bathroom with separate toilet, shower or bathtub. Garden, balcony or terrace offer a pleasant moment of relax.

Junior Suite

With the best panoramic view and more privacy, they are classified superior room ... s. Large and spacious, featuring different sizes, they are tastefully decorated and equipped with all amenities. They have a king size bed or two queen size beds and can accommodate up 2 adults with 2 children. All Junior Suites have a bathroom with bathtub, garden and terrace with panoramic views.

Junior Suite DELUXE

Larger rooms on the property offering comfort and tranquility with their spaciou ... s rooms and overlooking the panoramic terraces. They have two queen-size beds All Junior Suites DELUXE have bathrooms with bathtubs and are equipped with a garden and terrace overlooking the vineyards and the sea.

Restaurant

The flavors’ identity and the fresh ingredients following the seasonal changin ... g, are the essence of La Foresteria’s cuisine. Entrusted to the creativity of chef Angelo Pumilia, unusual elements are enriched and combined in unpublished gastronomic weaves. New tasting paths that continue to renew themselves, keeping the precious secrets of the ancient family history. The restaurant is not only a place of refreshment, but also of reflection on the true meaning of sustainability, a founding value for the Planeta family, to be transmitted and developed. It is the mirror of a deep-rooted identity which, together with the work with small producers, breeders and local artisans, constitutes the structure and the engine of the territory.

Breakfast

An awakening that tells the story of our territory: the aroma of coffee and fres ... hly baked cakes will bid you good morning in Planeta's garden, in the heart of the earth and in the presence of the sea, within the Sicilian pictorial setting. The high quality of local products will accompany you in a total sensory communion with nature: the fragrance of jams, the freshness of eggs, seasonal fruit with the unmistakable flavor of Sicilian cheeses. A rich and genuine breakfast to be enjoyed in the open air, on the most beautiful sunny days.

Gourmet Stop

La Foresteria Planeta's open kitchen, with the stoves directly overlooking our p ... anoramic Garden Room, offers a gastronomic experience strongly rooted in Planeta family traditions and history. Featuring chef Angelo Pumilia provides you with several tasting menus, in addition to the a la cartè menu, for a tasty journey through the cuisine and landscape of La Foresteria Planeta. The convivial table placed in the center of the room is a hymn to friendship, family and the beauty that you can breathe at La Foresteria Planeta. The cuisine of Casa Planeta and the creative dishes of chef Angelo Pumilia are the directors of our Restaurant, an exclusive journey into Sicilian cuisine to make you protagonists of our cultural and gastronomic symposium.

Coffee - Tea Room

A relaxing space designed to taste the sought-after selections of coffees and te ... as offered by Planeta. A multisensory experience that begins with a passion for the excellence of the territory.

Bar

Not only fine wines, at La Foresteria Planeta you can also taste exquisite craft ... beers, distilled spirits and excellent cocktails prepared with signature bottles. It's always drink time for those who want to seal every moment of the day.

COOKINGLESSONS

Cooking Class

The Planeta family opens the doors of La Foresteria's open kitchen to share the exhilarating experie ... nce of the new cooking classes. Themed lessons led by Chef Angelo Pumilia, planned for micro-units in a professional context. Small tasting adventures reflecting the historical and the contemporary taste mingled in a harmonic cuisine. Topics and processes presented will represent the Planeta family’s gastronomic history. Dishes’ tradition with their numerous influences, the study and selection of every single ingredient, will be enriched by the enthusiasm of the participants. They will learn, while having fun, the most complicated techniques and the mastery of mise en place and how a good glass of wine can match to each dish.

LOCALEXPERIENCES

Ulmo Wine Tour

Ulmo estate is located in Menfi, few meters from Arancio Lake. Owned by Planeta family for 17 genera ... tions, it is the epicenter of an extraordinary territory where it is possible to explore, on foot or by mountain bike, the vineyards of Chardonnay, Grecanico and Nero d'Avola or walk along the paths of La Segreta wood. The wine tour includes the visit of the winery and the tasting of wines matched with a simple aperitif or the traditional lunch of Casa Planeta.

ACTIVITIES

Wine Experience

A guided tour through Planeta's best wine vintages. With six wineries spread across five territories ... , each interpreting the great Sicilian varieties, to immerse oneself in an unparalleled enological journey. An expert guide will lead guests on a dedicated tour, offering a unique sensory experience to discover the secrets behind Planeta's fine wines. An activity that La Foresteria offers to share with its guests the beauty of Sicily through special moments that combine the pleasure of wine with the warm hospitality signed Planeta.

LOCALEXPERIENCES

News 2024

There is an expansion of the gastronomic offerings, with chef Angelo Pumilia proposing "Orto": a veg ... etarian tasting path with organic resources from local producers; "Casa Planeta": a culinary journey through the ancient recipes of the Planeta family; and "Primavera": a reinterpretation of five international dishes, using local ingredients and the unique taste of Sicily. The winery at La Foresteria also brings news in this 2024: recognition as "Wine Family of the Year" by the "Meininger Awards Excellence in Wine & Spirit" in Dusseldorf, the arrival at the estate of sommelier Enrico Miro, and new tours to discover Sicily with Planeta wines. With Planeta's signature experiences and itineraries, one has the opportunity to get to know the territory with taste and tradition, such as the "Planeta in Tour," an exclusive itinerary dedicated to 4 historic estates: Capparrina, Dispensa, Monte Cirami and Ulmo, the place of origin of the Planeta family.