Fiano wines are aromatic textured and elegant with flavours of pear honey citrus nuts and floral notes. Native to Campania, Italy, Fiano thrives in Avellino, Irpinia, and southern Italian regions. Known for its richness freshness and ageing potential it produces refined white wines ideal for Mediterranean cuisine.
This Fiano is vibrant and youthful in style. On the nose it has gentle jasmine blossom and citrus aromatics. To the palate it is assertive, textura...
America
Paso Robles
2019
Crisp Dry White
Regular price
£24.00
Fiano originates in Campania, Italy, and is most famously grown in Avellino and Irpinia. The Fiano di Avellino DOCG is the benchmark region, but the grape is also planted in Puglia, Sicily, and parts of Australia.
Fiano typically shows pear, peach, citrus, honey, hazelnut, and floral notes with a rich texture and balanced acidity. Wines from Avellino and Irpinia often have mineral depth, while southern Italian styles can be riper and more tropical.
Yes, Fiano is naturally aromatic, offering floral, honeyed, and nutty aromas. Its expressive character becomes more complex with age, especially in Fiano di Avellino, where volcanic soils add structure and minerality.
Fiano pairs well with seafood, shellfish, grilled vegetables, roast chicken, creamy pasta, and Mediterranean dishes. Its texture and acidity make it ideal for dishes from Campania, including seafood pasta and fresh cheeses.
The finest Fiano comes from Fiano di Avellino DOCG in Campania. Excellent examples also come from Irpinia, Puglia, Sicily, and emerging plantings in Australia, especially in McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills.
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