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2023 Planeta Cometa Fiano

Parker's Wine Advocate

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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.

$59.99 in mixed 6+ or $66.99 per bottle

Overview

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

94+/100 Parker's Wine Advocate. Monica Larner

"This is one of the celebrated white wines that put Sicily on the world wine map. The organic Planeta 2023 Sicilia Menfi Cometa (made with 100% Fiano) is a full-bodied and creamy expression of a grape that is otherwise known for crisp and lightly textured wines. Not here. This wine is all about richness, texture and depth. It starts off in stainless steel and matures in tonneaux and 36-hectoliter Allier oak casks. The fruit comes from Dispensa at 75 meters above sea level and Gurra at a lower 35 meters in elevation. Despite the hardships of the vintage, this wine delivers nothing but pleasure. It is a 52,000-bottle release." Drink 2024 - 2032

92/100 James Suckling

"A well-composed, textural and delicious fiano. It has notes of citrons, leaves, almond powder and some white peaches. Medium-bodied with a focused, driven and poised composition. Flavorful finish with excellent length. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold."

Stats & Food Matching

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

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