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Fiano di Avellino DOCG is an appellation for white wine, located in the Avellino province within the Campania region. It is regarded as the finest expression of the white Fiano grape. Along with Greco di Tufo it is one of Italy’s very best white wine designations.
Located in the very heart of Campania and about an hour’s drive east from Napoli, Avellino is a hilly and rustic wine region. It is almost overshadowed by all of the other great wine regions in the hills above Naples and it certainly has to compete for attention among wine drinkers and tourists.
The territory is mainly hilly and has many forests which offer the necessary temperature changes for the vine to develop the beautiful acidity that distinguishes it. The yields are very low and there is great care of the vines. The wine is then aged in wood which gives it a long and elegant finish.
This wine was appreciated in the Middle Ages. The story goes that Charles d’Anjou, King of Naples, was so enamored with this variety that he had 16,000 Fiano vines planted in the royal vineyards. and it is still one of the key players in the success of the modern Campania wine industry.
There are 4 areas where this wine is grown, each with their own characteristics: Lapio, Summonte, Montefredane and Est di Avellino
Lapio: these wines are rich in structure and have the uncommon qualities of acidity and minerality. The strong aromatic nature of this wines make it resemble real mountain wines of Northern Italy.
Summonte: This is a difficult terrain to work. The wines have fruity notes and are a little minerally.
Montefredane: These wines are grown on clay hills which enhance the mineral notes and also give the wine more longevity.
Est di Avellino cannot be identified with a single municipality as there are numerous centers involved in the wine production. Here the sandy soils give typical notes of toasted hazelnut with a smoky characteristic.
The main grape is Fiano, present in the area since Roman times known for its elegant fruity and mineral notes. The name derives from the Latin apianum which means “vine loved by bees for its sweetness”.
Under DOCG regulations, there must be a minimum of 85 percent Fiano. Wine producers may add up to 15 percent from a selection of Greco, Coda di Volpe Bianca and/or Trebbiano Toscano.
The straw yellow wines are characterized by lush notes of quince, orange blossom, spice and hazelnuts. They tend to show notable underlying minerality and lively acidity.
The best combinations with Fiano d’Avellino DOCG are fish dishes from the Amalfi coast or Mozzarella di Bufala DOP.
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