2022 Planeta Cometa Fiano

92 Points James Suckling
In stock
The Planeta Cometa is an icon wine of Sicily, comparable to the great whites of the world. Planeta have been experimenting with Fiano since the 1990s. They realised the potential of this ancient native of Campania, to create a white wine that was both truly noble and distinctively southern Italian. Fiano is simply radiant and lusciously rich in this medium-bodied expression. Packed with beautiful mineral structure, concentrated and flavorful fruit of apricot, honey and baked pear. Only 10% of the wine sees oak, but that's more than enough to render the extra depth and soft textural richness that puts this wine a cut above the other more one-dimensional interpretations of this indigenous Italian grape. A unique ageworthy treasure of Sicily.
$62.99 in mixed 6+ or $69.99 per bottle

Grape

Fiano

Its Origins

"Diego Planeta, along with Giacomo Rallo of Donnfugata and Lucio Tasca d’Almerita, is one of the three founding fathers of the “Sicilian wine renaissance” sparked 10 to 15 years ago. Cousins Francesca, Santi and Alessio Planeta hold the reigns to the estate today and have developed one of the most innovative and modern wine entities in Italy (they are among the most “liked” wineries on Facebook). The Planeta family boasts a gifted hand in marketing and their hard work has only helped to develop the “Sicily” brand within the many foreign markets they penetrate." Parker's Wine Advocate, Monica Larner

What The Critics Say

92/100 James Suckling

"Attractive aromas of white nectarines, sliced lemons, orchid blossom and crushed stones. Tangy and a little phenolic with a medium body and crunchy acidity. Clean and fresh with a delicacy to its texture. From organically grown grapes. Drink now."

94/100 Parker's Wine Advocate, Monica Larner (2019 vintage)

"A terrific production of 60,000 bottles, the Planeta 2019 Sicilia Menfi Cometa is an icon wine of Sicily and deservedly so. Fiano is simply radiant and lusciously rich in this medium-bodied expression. The 2019 vintage shaped nicely concentrated and flavorful fruit of apricot, honey and baked pear. Only 10% of the wine sees oak, but that's more than enough to render the extra depth and soft textural richness that puts this wine a cut above the other more one-dimensional interpretations of this indigenous Italian grape."

Variety Fiano
Region Sicily
Closure Cork
Volume 750ml
Maturity 2024 - 2032

This Wine Goes Well With

with CANAPES
with FISH
with SEAFOOD

Taste

3

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