A great white wine comparable with great white wines of the world; this was the initial project. Thus began our experiments with Fiano during the 1990’s, a noble and ancient vine with origins in Campania. And thus Cometa began, the best expression in a unique and original way of the characteristics of this extraordinary vine. Intense and fruity aromas, its great structure and minerality today make it one of the most important white wines of southern Italy, cultivated according to the criteria of sustainability and organicity.

Territories & Wineries


Cometa
Sicilia Menfi D.O.C.
100% Fiano
2021 | Bibenda | 5 Grappoli |
Wine Enthusiast | 92 | |
Guida essenziale ai vini d'Italia di D. Cernilli | 92 | |
James Suckling | 91 | |
2020 | WineCritic.com | 93 |
Wine Spectator | 92 | |
Wine Enthusiast | 91 | |
2019 | Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 94 |
Falstaff | 93 | |
Vinous | 93 | |
Wine Enthusiast | 90 | |
2018 | Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 93 |
Wine Enthusiast | 92 | |
Winescritic.com | 92 | |
James Suckling | 92 | |
Vinous | 92 | |
Wine Spectator | 90 | |
2017 | Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 93+ |
Falstaff | 93 | |
Wine Enthusiast | 92 | |
Vinous | 92 | |
Wine Spectator | 91 | |
James Suckling | 91 | |
2016 | Decanter | 94 |
James Suckling | 92 | |
Bibenda | 5 Grappolo | |
Vinous | 92 | |
Guida Repubblica | 5 Stelle | |
Wine Enthusiast | 92 | |
Wine Spectator | 90 | |
Decanter World Wine Awards | 86 | |
2015 | Bibenda | 5 Grappoli |
Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 93 | |
James Suckling | 91 | |
Vinous | 91 | |
5StarWines | 90/100 | |
Wine Spectator | 91 | |
Decanter World Wine Awards | 86 | |
Guida Repubblica | 5 Stelle | |
Vini Buoni d'Italia | 4 stelle | |
2014 | Bibenda | 5 Grappoli |
Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 94 | |
James Suckling | 93 | |
5 Star Wines Vinitaly 2016 | 91 | |
Vinous | 91 | |
Decanter World Wine Awards | Silver (90 pt.) | |
Wine Spectator | 89 | |
Jancis Robinson | 17 | |
Vini Buoni d'Italia | Corona | |
Repubblica - Guida ai sapori e piaceri della regione | 5 stelle | |
Fede & Tinto - 111 vini Italiani che devi proprio assaggiare | ||
Francesca Negri - 1001 vini da bere almeno una volta nella vita | ||
2013 | Bibenda | 5 Grappoli |
Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 93 | |
Wine Enthusiast | 92 | |
James Suckling | 92 | |
Jancis Robinson | 15,5 | |
Decanter World Wine Awards | Commended | |
2012 | Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 92 |
I vini di Veronelli | Tre stelle rosse (92 pt) | |
Wine Enthusiast | 90 | |
Wine Spectator | 89 | |
Bibenda | 5 Grappoli | |
Jancis Robinson | 17+ | |
Decanter World Wine Awards | Silver | |
2011 | Bibenda | 5 Grappoli |
Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 93+ | |
Wine Enthusiast | 92 | |
Wein-Plus.eu | 86 | |
Sommelier Wine Award | Silver | |
L'espresso | Vino dell'eccellenza | |
Vini Buoni d'Italia | Corona | |
2010 | Bibenda | 5 Grappoli |
Wine Enthusiast | 92 | |
Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 92 | |
Wine Spectator | 90 | |
James Suckling | 90 | |
Falstaff | 90 | |
Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 90 | |
Vinous | 90 | |
Jancis Robinson | 16 | |
2009 | Wine Enthusiast | 92 |
Wine Review Online | 92 | |
Wine Spectator | 90 | |
Vinous | 90 | |
Vinous | 89 | |
Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 89 | |
Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 87 | |
Jancis Robinson | 16,5 | |
Gambero Rosso | Tre Bicchieri | |
Bibenda | 5 Grappoli | |
2008 | Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 93 |
Wine Enthusiast | 91 | |
Wine Spectator | 91 | |
Wine Review Online | 90 | |
Vinous | 89 | |
Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 89 | |
Gambero Rosso | Tre Bicchieri | |
Bibenda | 5 Grappoli | |
International wine Challenge | Bronze | |
Decanter World Wine Awards | Commended | |
2007 | Guida vini Siciliani (Giornale di Sicilia) | Vino a 5 stelle |
Decanter World Wine Awards | Bronze | |
Vinous | 89+ | |
Bibenda | 5 Grappoli | |
Jancis Robinson | 17- | |
Wine Enthusiast | 91 | |
Vinous | 88 | |
Wine Spectator | 88 | |
Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 88 | |
2006 | Decanter World Wine Awards | Gold |
Bibenda | 5 Grappoli | |
Wine Enthusiast | 91 | |
Wine Enthusiast | 91 | |
Vinous | 91 | |
Falstaff | 91 | |
Wine Spectator | 90 | |
Vinous | 87 | |
Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 87 | |
Guida vini Siciliani (Giornale di Sicilia) | Vino a 5 stelle | |
2005 | Gambero Rosso | Tre Bicchieri |
Bibenda | 5 Grappoli | |
Wine Spectator | 88 | |
2004 | Gambero Rosso | Tre Bicchieri |
Bibenda | 5 Grappoli | |
Wine Enthusiast | 90 | |
Wine Spectator | 90 | |
Vinous | 89+ | |
2003 | Gambero Rosso | Tre Bicchieri |
Bibenda | 5 Grappoli | |
Wine Spectator | 88 | |
2001 | Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 95+ |
Wine Spectator | 92 | |
Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 90 | |
Gambero Rosso | Tre Bicchieri | |
Bibenda | 5 Grappoli | |
2000 | Gambero Rosso | Tre Bicchieri |
Bibenda | 5 Grappoli | |
Wine Advocate Robert Parker | 91+ | |
Wine Spectator | 90 | |
Vinous | 89 |
Altimetry
75
Above sea level

Climate
21°Average temperature

Farming system
Spurred cordon
Planting density
4.500 vines per hectare
Now
30.6°C
Cloudiness | 19% |
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Humidity | 45% |
Wind | 6mh ↓↙ |

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Climate
Almost perfect vintage for whites with ideally bright hot July and August. -
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A cooler summer (as in 2004) provided very good full whites with plenty of fruit for slow maturation. -
Climate
More rain than usual refreshed some of the crop, resulting in very fruity structured whites. -
Climate
Cold wet winter and spring were a perfect preparation for the vines, harvest began 15 days late with cool temperate weather.Very fresh whites. -
Climate
The reason can be found in the prevailing weather. 2005 was the third consecutive year with abundant spring and winter rain which perfectly prepared the vineyards for summer and autumn ripening. The surprisingly fresh and cool temperatures of July, August and September achieved the rest, with the grapes arriving at the winery in perfect condition. During the harvest some occasional summer thunderstorm brought ripening to perfection, with the grapes in ideal condition. -
Climate
A rainy late-autumn and low temperatures, though not excessively so, have laid strong basis to a good vintage . The vines were able to rest in well-soaked soil. After a rainy winter the spring was particularly cool and dry. A mild summer provided for excellent ripening of both white and red grapes. The 2006 vintage has been excellent with regard to the quality of the grapes. The grapes are sound, the yield generally about 10% down, though 20% lower for Merlot, Nero d'Avola and Frappato.This vintage can be described as luminous and sunny. All the sun-loving varieties such as Syrah and Nero d'Avola are of extraordinary richness. The whites are rich, creamy, and well-defined by type of grape. -
Climate
After two short but intense heatwaves, typical for the period from 20th July to 15th August, it stayed fine, temperatures stabilized, and persistent high pressure presented us with a vintage with no rainfall the first slight shower arrived on 25th September! and with amazing maturation. For those who enjoy comparisons, in our reckoning the recent years most similar to 2007, in Sicily, are 1997 and 2001. -
Note climatiche
The result was a superb vintage, the indigenous varieties are absolutely excellent. White wines thanks to the lack of thermal excesses are full-bodied and well balanced and perfectly aromatic. Grecanico wine is particularly excellent, just as the early varieties Chardonnay and Viogner. Fiano wine will get back to its highest quality, such as the 2001 vintage. -
Climate
The seasonal pattern showed a fall and a cold winter and little rain, while the spring period was characterized by heavy rains even in the pre-summer. The vineyard went into the summer and maturation in perfect health. The average summer temperatures has been excellent: pleasantly cool, regular, without peaks of heat, never above the seasonal average. Balanced solar radiation. The harvest began with a delay of about 10-14 days (August 17). Temperatures have increased markedly since August 20, while maintaining the proper level of humidity and avoiding dehydration and concentration of the fruit. Harvesting grecanico ended the last days of September. -
Climate
The climatic conditions prevailing during the 2010 harvest were particularly favourable. In 2009 the autumn finished with abundant rainfall, ideal for setting the vines to rest. The winter had normal temperatures and not too much rain. The spring was also average, with rain at the end. The summer began with cooler temperatures until the middle of August, when the temperature then rose to assist perfect ripening. Around 20th September rain assisted the harvest at Vittoria. On the other hand the beginning of summer on Etna was fairly dry but the rains at the end of September were useful and prolonged the harvest until 21st October. Might 2010 be one of the best vintages out of the previous ten? It is early to say but it is certainly a super vintage. -
Climate
The climatic indicators of 2010-2011 had forecast a classic winter with precipitations below average, which after the last few winters with their copious rainfalls had us a little worried. But then in the spring the situation changed; copious rain fell even relatively late in the season and prepared the vineyards to perfection. The summer was hot without being excessively so, and the grapes were able to ripen without a flaw. -
Climate
The harvest was completed on October 12th, earlier than usual. In general, the grapes are extraordinarily healthy thanks to the lack of rainfall near the harvest. The amount is 10% higher compared to the 2011 vintage that was particularly poor, about 5% below average. Outstanding quality was achieved in Noto and Vittoria, excellent for red wines in Menfi and Sambuca and average for white wines. It is too early to judge the grapes of Mount Etna but we can say that they are much healthier and intact than normal at levels above average in the area. Menfi and Sambuca. -
Climate
Beautiful white wines, produced by a cool and bright July and August. A richer Chardonnay without more alcohol. A super-aromatic Fiano and average Grecanico. The reds, Merlot and Cabernet, benefitted from a cooler harvest with a thick dense tannin structure, thanks to extended ripening. Syrah prefers a dry September and is rather less than excellent. Nero d’Avola is fresh and fruity as rarely before. -
Menfi and Sambuca di Sicilia. A great vintage for two perfectly combined reasons: a rainier spring than the average for the past ten years, especially in June, and therefore vines that face the summer stress-free, and a rain-free period of ripening of the grapes with July, August and September completely dry. To say the least, these are the ideal temperatures and quantity of light, with July cooler since 2004; on the contrary, the brightest September (since 2007) and, to best complete the ripening of the reds, the absolute hottest of the series analyzed. The perfect vintage!
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A year which enhanced the indigenous varieties, particularly Grecanico, very aromatic, and a glorious Nero d’Avola with fruit, density and compact tannins as never before. Fiano is good, Chardonnay more consistent. Merlot and Syrah at their peak, thanks to the weather. The Cabernet is perhaps slightly rigid.
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Going into detail, the winter at Menfi in the south-west had little rainfall and temperatures slightly colder than 2015, followed by a beautiful spring with rain in March and showers generally, which prepared the vines well. The cooler summer with average temperatures between June and September being well below those of 2015 contributed to a fine harvest. The result has been aromatic and balanced white wines with Chardonnay, Grecanico and Grillo peaking in quality, and the big French reds with particularly dense and ample tannins thanks to long slow ripening. Nero d’Avola in particular, thanks also to the lower production, is very aromatic and colourful.
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The harvest had been well prepared thanks to a cool spring, light rainfall (more or less 500mm with the last rain at the beginning of April) but well spaced. Ripening was slightly delayed, but the summer was very favourable until the end of July. At the beginning of August an African anticyclone brought three weeks of high temperatures without a pause. South-western Sicily was the region that suffered most of the heat, which was more intense than in the east. Thus it was necessary to bring the first part of the vintage forward and to give special attention to the harvest; the grapes in question were few but good. Some varieties responded well, due to their intrinsic characteristics, to these conditions – particularly Grecanico, Grillo and Syrah – while others needed more careful selection and faster harvesting (Chardonnay and Nero d’Avola). The second part of the vintage, from 20th August onwards, saw a much improved and almost ideal climate which gained us quality and a slower harvest of red grapes, allowing for a more gradual ripening. Thus at Menfi, more powerful reds but not excessively so, rounder whites and intense reds.

Time of Harvest
30
august

Vinification
After picking by hand, the grapes are stripped of stalks and sent to the press. 90% of the must thus obtained is fermented in stainless steel and 10% in 225 litre barrels. After a period of maturation on fine lees, the wine is blended and prepared for bottling.


Alcohol Content
13%vol.

Aging Capacity
To drink at once or to age for many years, up to 15