Planeta Terra is more than the name of the winery's brand: it's the umbrella for the SOStain and VIVA certified agricultural protocols (Italian Ministry of the Environment) applied to the Planeta family's winemaking. A commitment born in the vineyards and, over time, shaped into a coherent set of practices: bioarchitecture in the wineries, renewable energy, paper and plastic recycling, careful resource management and protection of the agricultural landscape. These are initiatives that have accompanied the development of the Menfi, Vittoria, Noto, Etna and Capo Milazzo territories for years, where Planeta works side by side with small producers, artisans and local communities to safeguard the landscape, traditions and rural culture — a commitment also reflected in the family's social and cultural projects, from the Social Cooking School to the Diego Planeta scholarships. Over time, the wineries themselves — spaces devoted to certified winemaking — have also become places of hospitality: a collection of experiences tied to the uniqueness of each territory, its wines, its cuisine, culture and landscape.
La Foresteria Planeta is a wine resort in the heart of western Sicily, perched on a scenic hilltop overlooking the sea, with some of the island's most breathtaking sunsets as its backdrop. Set among the vineyards and olive groves of the Menfi countryside, it stands close to archaeological sites and nature reserves.
This warm, welcoming house embodies the essence and style of the Planeta family's hospitality — the ideal retreat for anyone seeking a peaceful escape. Its 14 rooms take their names from the aromatic herbs of the Mediterranean garden that surrounds them, each one fitted with every comfort and furnished in its own style, striking a fine balance between elegance and function.
Every room opens onto a private terrace looking out over the sea or the Menfi countryside. A walk through the garden leads to a stunning infinity pool, perfect for a refreshing dip after a day in the Sicilian sun, or for a quiet moment of calm as the sun goes down. A kitchen rich in local flavours and the estate's own excellent wines round out a stay that is, in every sense, an experience of nature and culture in equal measure.
