Cometa, Planeta

COMETA

Denomination

Sicilia Menfi D.O.C.

First vintage

2000

District of vineyards

Menfi (Agrigento)

Vineyards

Gurra, Dispensa

Winery

Dispensa

Variety

100% Fiano

Type of soil

Moderately deep, almost no stones, averagely limey. Maroccoli Many stones, averagely chalky with abundant limey sections

Altitude

75 m a.s.l.

Yield per hectare

75 quintals

Training system

Spurred cordon                                   

Planting density

4,500 vines per hectare

Harvesting period

Dispensa 30 August. Gurra 2 September

Vinification

after normal harvesting, a careful destalking, soft pressing and static sedimentation at low temperatures; fermentation at 15⁰C, in stainless steel on fine lees, where it remains until bottling

Bottling period

Second half of February

Alcohol content

 14% vol

Total acidity

6.15 g/l

Ph

3.41

Ageing capacity

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

Tasting notes

A single-variety Fiano from limechalk soils which contribute to the enhancement of the aromatic markers of Mediterranean macchia owned by this vine. Thus, between broom flowers and thyme, the delicate aromas of chamomile, hay and mandarin can also be savoured. A mineral palate with vibrantly savoury traces which quiver and quench. Then the rhythm changes to become slower and more harmonious, an invitation to sip this outstanding white wine with the correct quietude enjoying its every change of tone. The finish presents a silky tactile sensation with a refined aftertaste of ripe apricot, of almond flowers and basil flowers

Matching

With no fear of being banal, with some freshly caught and grilled snapper