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.
“Classic, clean nose. Not hugely expressive, still a little closed perhaps. Slightly weighty on the palate. A little bit of brioche to complement yellow tree fruit. Full bodied Fiano.”
“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.”
“Quite intense. Golden fruit. Full bodied and rich but not out of shape. Some elegance. A blanket of yellow fruit with almond and blossom on the finish.”
“Fragrant nose, not hugely expressive. Yet. Intense and impressively complex on the palate with stone fruit omitting spice and sapidity. Lots of stone fruit and lots of green herbal notes. There is a lot of power and weight to this while remaining fresh and harmonious. Long persistent finish.”
“Floral nose. Ripe exotic fruit on the palate. A little sticky. Full and juicy. Moderate finish with notes of white flower, hazelnut and pear lingering. Quite a rich, forward wine. Lacks a little bit of elegance.”
“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.”
“Gorgeous stone fruit, peach in particular, mixed with a stable of herbal scents. Thyme and marjoram character. Seductive oily texture. Brilliantly balanced. More succulent fruit, lifted by zesty acidity. White fleshy fruit on the finish. Very persistent and no doubt plenty of life ahead of it. Fabulous expression of Fiano.”
Stefania Barbot is one of the new producers of Campania, known for crafting high quality expressions of the Aglianico grape. The company is sometimes referred to as Azienda Agricola Kifra.
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.
Ciro Picariello farms a small estate in the village of Summonte near Avellino with his wife Rita and children Emma and Bruno. Here there are seven hectares of Fiano planted at almost 600m.
