Fiano

Fiano is a native white grape variety of southern Italy, known for its ability to produce elegant, fresh wines of extraordinary longevity. Native to Campania, it is the star of some of the region's most prestigious appellations, such as Fiano di Avellino DOCG. Thanks to its versatility, Fiano is grown in other Italian regions too, where it continues to stand out for its refined character and its marked expression of place.

Characteristics of the Fiano Grape Variety

Agronomic Aspects

  • Origin: Indigenous to Campania, with historical roots dating back to Roman times.
  • Climate: It prefers warm, sunny climates, with a good day-night temperature range.
  • Soil: It is at its best on volcanic, limestone and clay soils.

Grape Characteristics

  • Berry: Small in size, with a thick skin and a golden yellow colour.
  • Aromatic profile: Complex, with notes of ripe fruit, aromatic herbs and white flowers.

Wines Made from Fiano

Colour

  • Whites: Bright straw yellow, with golden highlights in the aged versions.

Aromas

  • Fruity: Notes of apple, pear, citrus, tropical fruit and almond.
  • Floral: Hints of white flowers, acacia and camomile.
  • Mineral: Hints of flint, typical of volcanic soils.
  • Developing: Aromas of honey, hazelnuts and spices in aged wines.

Palate

  • Fresh and savoury: With well-balanced acidity and marked minerality.
  • Structured and harmonious: With good length and complexity on the palate.

Production Areas

Italy

  • Campania: Fiano di Avellino DOCG is the greatest expression of this grape variety, with mineral, long-lived wines.
  • Basilicata: Characterised by freshness and fruity notes.
  • Apulia and Sicily: Softer, more aromatic wines, often intended for drinking young.

Food Pairings

Young Wines

  • Starters: Seafood salads, fish carpaccio.
  • First Courses: Pasta with seafood, herb risottos.
  • Fish: Baked sea bass, steamed sea bream.

Evolved Wines

  • White Meat: Roast turkey, chicken in a creamy sauce.
  • Cheeses: Aged pecorino, aged caciocavallo.

Why Choose Fiano?

Fiano is a grape variety able to give refined, complex wines with a deep bond with their area. Perfect for anyone looking for freshness and longevity, it is one of the greatest expressions of viticulture in southern Italy.

Fiano: My personal top three

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    Vino della Stella – Marca Propria 2022 - Joaquin

    Vino della Stella – Marca Propria 2022 - Joaquin

    • Type: Vino Bianco
    • Region: Avellino, Campania, Italy
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    Colle dei Rivoli 2022 - Cantavitae

    Colle dei Rivoli 2022 - Cantavitae

    • Type: Vino Bianco
    • Region: Campania, Campi Flegrei, Italy
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    S’Abe Fiano 2022 - Cantina del Vermentino, Monti

    S’Abe Fiano 2022 - Cantina del Vermentino, Monti

    • Type: Vino Bianco
    • Region: Gallura, Italy, Sardinia
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