PLANETA
COMETA 750ML
ITALY • SICILY (MENFI)
THE ULTIMATE WHITE EXPRESSION OF FIANO IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
"An iconic white from Southern Italy. With a strictly dry profile, made from Fiano grapes from Sicilian coastal vineyards, standing out for its Mediterranean opulence, vibrant acidity, notes of white stone fruit, and fine mineral nuances."
Gurra and Dispensa Estates in Menfi, Mediterranean Terroir, and the Revival of the Fiano Grape
The Planeta Cometa 750ml White Wine is one of the most emblematic and revolutionary creations from the renowned Planeta winery. Born in the coastal vineyards of the Menfi area, in southwestern Sicily, this white wine marked the consecration of the noble Fiano grape in Sicilian soils. With a strictly dry profile, Cometa is a wine of great structure, finesse, and longevity that rivals the great white wines of the world. Its vinification combines partial fermentation in steel tanks and French oak barrels, resulting in a wine that is unctuous on the palate yet endowed with vibrant saline acidity and a sophisticated aromatic range of white peach, orange blossom, chamomile, almond cream, and mineral hints of sea breeze.
1. Technical Details and Exclusivity Sheet
Producer / Winery: Planeta Winery (Gurra and Dispensa Estates).
Region of Origin: Menfi, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy (Menfi DOC / Sicilia DOC).
Grape Variety: 100% Fiano.
Wine Type: High-End Dry White Wine / Signature Terroir Wine.
Taste Classification: Dry (Complex, unctuous, mineral, with excellent acidity, full body, and persistent finish).
Vinification and Aging: Selected manual harvest. 90% of the must ferments in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and 10% in 500-liter French oak barrels. Aged on its fine lees for several months with periodic battonage to provide a creamy texture and enhance its aging potential.
Alcohol Content: 13.5% Vol.
Presentation: Stylized 750 ml glass bottle.
Serving Temperature: 10°C - 12°C. It is advised not to serve too cold to allow for full aromatic expression and volume on the palate.
SKU / MPN: IT-PLANETA-COMETA-750
2. Luxury Tasting Notes (Organoleptic Experience)
Appearance: Attractive intense straw-yellow color with brilliant golden and greenish reflections, of great density and volume in the glass.
Nose: Refined and complex bouquet. It unfolds intense aromas of white peach, apricot, loquat, and ripe pineapple, wrapped in elegant notes of orange blossom, jasmine, acacia honey, toasted almonds, and a rich saline breeze and mineral influences.
Palate: Broad, enveloping, and strictly dry entry. It presents a creamy body and a silky texture extraordinarily balanced by a lively and juicy acidity. The finish is long and deep, with touches of ripe white fruit and a savory mineral aftertaste.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
High-End Gourmet Pairing: Due to its aristocratic bearing, unctuous body, and strictly dry profile, Planeta Cometa is a gastronomic white wine par excellence, capable of pairing with dishes of great complexity. It is a sensational pairing for buttered lobster, seared scallops, baked sea bass or turbot, red tuna tartare, seafood paella, octopus or prawn risotto, pastas with sea urchin or white truffle sauce, creamy farm-raised chicken, swordfish carpaccio, as well as creamy and semi-aged cheeses (Burrata, Mozzarella di Bufala, Fontina, and fresh Pecorino).
Suggested Moments to Enjoy:
- Summer (Afternoons and Evenings at the Beach or Terrace): The sublime label to enjoy during summer afternoons or nights by the sea with fresh Mediterranean dishes. Buy it with a guarantee of authenticity at La Cava Shop.
- Special Celebration: The ideal white wine to toast at weddings, anniversaries, graduations, and banquets where the highest quality is demanded.
- Family Meal: An excellent companion for weekend gatherings with seafood dishes, signature pastas, or maritime rice dishes.
- Gourmet Barbecue (Carnita Asada): A surprising pairing to accompany whole charcoal-grilled fish, grilled shrimp, or grilled poultry skewers.
- The Perfect Gift: An exclusive and essential gift for sommeliers, collectors, and lovers of world-class cellar-worthy white wines.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this wine?
This white wine is made in Menfi, Sicily, Italy by the famous Planeta Winery.
Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
The Planeta Cometa White Wine is a strictly dry profile wine. It offers great organoleptic richness and creamy structure on the palate without adding perceptible residual sugars.
Which grape variety is Cometa wine made with?
It is made 100% from the Fiano variety, an indigenous grape from Southern Italy that reaches exceptional aromatic complexity and longevity in the coastal terroirs of Menfi.
At what temperature is it recommended to serve this Sicilian white wine?
It is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 10°C and 12°C to fully appreciate its volume on the palate, aromatic elegance of stone fruits, and mineral notes.