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.
“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.”
“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.”
Joaquin has crafted an almost cult like celebrity amongst fans of southern Italian reds. The famous Taurasi ‘Buona Morte’ Riserva comes from 200 year old Aglianico vines in the small village of Paternopoli.
Tormaresca is the Antinori group’s Southern Italian wine estate located in the heart of Puglia. Here they produce the typical varieties of the region, including the highly accalimed Nero di Lupo from the Aglianico grape.
Planeta are one of the most recognisable brands in Sicily. Producing wines from all over the island they are of the driving forces of the Sicilian wine scene.
Guido Marsella founded his winery in 1995 and has become synonymous with the quality renaissance seen in in the Fiano di Avellino appellation. From vineyards planted in the Summonte area he has become known for delaying the release of his Fiano in order to showcase its complexity and concentration.
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.
Azienda Agricola Cautiero was founded in 2002 and produces a number of wines from the traditional varieties of Campania such as Falanghina Beneventana and Piedirosso.
Bellaria produces a range of different wines from the Campania region’s various appellations, notably from Taurasi and the production zones associated with Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo.
