COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Fiano
PRODUCER
Planeta
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Planeta's Cometa is a landmark white wine from Sicily, first released in the 2000 vintage. It represents a highly successful experiment to express the noble southern Italian grape variety, Fiano, in the unique coastal terroir of Menfi. Grown on the chalky soils of the Gurra and Dispensa vineyards, this wine helped redefine Sicily's reputation for world-class white wines, proving that the island could produce whites of immense complexity, structure, and longevity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€32
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cometa was created in 2000 to prove that Sicily could produce world-class, age-worthy white wines from southern Italian grapes.
Fact 02
The Fiano grapes for Cometa are grown in the Gurra and Dispensa vineyards, characterized by highly calcareous clay soils.
Fact 03
Despite its rich texture and complexity, Cometa is fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel, avoiding any oak contact.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Fiano grapes are hand-harvested and gently pressed before undergoing fermentation entirely in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 15°C to preserve the primary aromatics. The wine is then aged on its fine lees for several months with regular battonage to build texture, weight, and complexity before bottling. No oak is used in the process, ensuring a pure expression of the grape and terroir.
