Fiano is a white grape variety found all over the South of Italy. Its most famous expression grows around the town of Avellino in the Irpinia hills of Campania. where it is solely responsible for the DOCG wine Fiano di Avellino.
“The 2013 Fiano di Avellino showed excitable white peach on the nose followed up by floral fragrance and the distinct impression of hazelnuts. The palate confirmed this with intense layers of stone fruit, in particular apricot and peach, all weaved together in a refreshing citrus tang. Lots of mineral complexity imparted a wonderful freshness to a wine that finished balanced and with the promise of further toasted nuts and brioche.”
“A subtle, but attractive nose of lemon, pear, almond and linden flowers leads into a rich, full bodied Fiano that benefits from batotnnage and extended lees ageing. Concentrated notes of citrus, succulent stone fruit, brioche and vanilla, with subtle hints of toast and acacia. Polished Fiano with an intense, creamy finish.”
Producing around four million bottles a year, Paolo Leo is one of the bigger players in the Salento area of Puglia. That being said, the company produce some excellent value wines, particularly in the DOCs of Primitivo di Manduria and Salice Salentino.
Cantine Antonio Caggiano is one of the top names in Campania. Situated in the village of Taurasi, this family winery makes traditional wines from the classic appellations of Irpinia.
Feudi di San Gregorio is one of the most important names in Campania. Along with one or two others they have put the region on the map and introduced the world to wines such as Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo.
