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.”
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.
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.
Azienda Vinicola Paternoster is interwoven with the modern history of winemaking in Basilicata and in particular Aglianico del Vulture DOC. Recently acquired by Veneto’s Tommasi family, Paternoster and their flagship wine Don Anselmo continue to put Basilicata on the map.
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.
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.
Founded in 2005, Donnachiara is a medium sized winery focussed on creating modern expressions of Campania’s typical varieties such as Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo, and Aglianico. The wine that stands out most is the Taurasi.
