93 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Sicilia Menfi Cometa is a unique wine that has about half the creaminess and richness of the special Didacus bottling (that is of course Chardonnay) but with more quirky authenticity and brightness here. The grape is Fiano, and this age-worthy variety tends to offer abundant pear and Golden Delicious apple. There is some creamy Sicilian puff pastry on the close. Drink: 2019-2028. (Oct 2019)"
92 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2018 Fiano Cometa is understated at first, opening slowly to a pretty bouquet of freshly sliced pear, white flowers, stone dust and hints of almond paste. It’s seamlessly silky on the palate, presenting a rich display of ripe orchard fruits complemented by sweet citrus, as salty minerals add verve, creating a more tactile feel toward the close. Wonderfully harmonious yet persistent, the 2018 tapers off lightly structured and energetic, with enriching hints of hazelnut and baked apple lingering long. This is a pleasure to taste today, but it will also excel over medium-term cellaring. Drink: 2021-2029. (Jun 2021)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$64 list] Elegant and structured, this opens with delicate, alluring scents of yellow stone fruit, citrus, Spanish broom and Mediterranean herb. The full-bodied palate boasts freshness and finesse, delivering yellow peach, apricot, Meyer lemon and saline before a lingering honeyed almond finish. Alcohol 13.5%. (Sep 2020)"
92 points James Suckling: "Fresh nectarines, preserved lemons, orange blossom and guava peel are all on show here. Despite the intense fruitiness of the stone fruit, the acidity is cutting and precise, highlighting bright-citrus undertones that permeate the medium-to full-bodied palate. Drink now. (11/7/19)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "A well-knit, medium-bodied white, with lightly tangy orange peel acidity and a streak of salinity providing definition for the creamy mesh of Asian pear, pineapple, lemon thyme and crushed hazelnut notes. Drink now through 2025. 100 cases imported. (2021)"
92 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2018 Fiano Cometa is understated at first, opening slowly to a pretty bouquet of freshly sliced pear, white flowers, stone dust and hints of almond paste. It’s seamlessly silky on the palate, presenting a rich display of ripe orchard fruits complemented by sweet citrus, as salty minerals add verve, creating a more tactile feel toward the close. Wonderfully harmonious yet persistent, the 2018 tapers off lightly structured and energetic, with enriching hints of hazelnut and baked apple lingering long. This is a pleasure to taste today, but it will also excel over medium-term cellaring. Drink: 2021-2029. (Jun 2021)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$64 list] Elegant and structured, this opens with delicate, alluring scents of yellow stone fruit, citrus, Spanish broom and Mediterranean herb. The full-bodied palate boasts freshness and finesse, delivering yellow peach, apricot, Meyer lemon and saline before a lingering honeyed almond finish. Alcohol 13.5%. (Sep 2020)"
92 points James Suckling: "Fresh nectarines, preserved lemons, orange blossom and guava peel are all on show here. Despite the intense fruitiness of the stone fruit, the acidity is cutting and precise, highlighting bright-citrus undertones that permeate the medium-to full-bodied palate. Drink now. (11/7/19)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "A well-knit, medium-bodied white, with lightly tangy orange peel acidity and a streak of salinity providing definition for the creamy mesh of Asian pear, pineapple, lemon thyme and crushed hazelnut notes. Drink now through 2025. 100 cases imported. (2021)"
| Product SKU | 340967 |
| Producer | Planeta |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Varietal | Other White Wines |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| Blend | 100% Fiano |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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