In the glass
Aroma: white flowers, peach, toasted almond, honeysuckle
Palate: stone fruit, nutty, mineral salinity, long finish
Cometa is Sicily's signature Fiano: Planeta introduced Campanian Fiano to Menfi soils and produced a wine distinct from Southern Italian Fiano with a mineral-salt and almond-toasted character specific to the Mediterranean coast.
What it pairs with
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Grilled cuttlefish with almonds and mint
The wine's almond-mineral notes are a classical match for grilled cephalopods with nut dressings. -
Pasta al pesto di pistacchio
Honeysuckle and stone fruit in the wine complement Sicilian pistachio pesto. -
Langoustines with herb butter
Full body and mineral salinity support the delicate sweetness of langoustines.
How to serve Planeta Cometa
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled cuttlefish with almonds and mint, Pasta al pesto di pistacchio, Langoustines with herb butter. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Planeta's Cometa from Fiano, planted at Ulmo in Menfi in the early 1990s, became a landmark Sicilian white and helped establish Fiano as a versatile variety beyond its Campanian homeland. The 1998 first vintage won multiple international awards and established Menfi Fiano as a distinct sub-style.
- 1998 — First Cometa from Fiano vines at Menfi; immediate critical recognition
Facts
- Producer
- Planeta
- Grapes
- Fiano (100%)
- Classification
- Menfi DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel with lees aging, 6-8 months
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 22-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
Frequently asked about Planeta Cometa
What does Planeta Cometa taste like?
On the nose, white flowers, peach, toasted almond, honeysuckle. On the palate, stone fruit, nutty, mineral salinity, long finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long, nutty-mineral finish. Cometa is Sicily's signature Fiano: Planeta introduced Campanian Fiano to Menfi soils and produced a wine distinct from Southern Italian Fiano with a mineral-salt and almond-toasted character specific to the Mediterranean coast.
When should I drink Planeta Cometa?
Drink 3-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Planeta Cometa?
Grilled cuttlefish with almonds and mint is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pasta al pesto di pistacchio and Langoustines with herb butter. The wine's almond-mineral notes are a classical match for grilled cephalopods with nut dressings.
What grapes are in Planeta Cometa?
The blend is Fiano (100%). The wine is classified as Menfi DOC.