| Producer | Ciro Picariello |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Varietal | Fiano |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 7158200032 |
| Size | 750ml |
Fiano is one of the most age-worthy white wines in Italy, and this will go ten years very easily. The wine shows vivid, distinctive aromas and flavors of almond, herbs, citrus, and an enticing smokey/struck flint character from volcanic soil. On the palate there is bright, greenapple acidity, and great complexity.
Pair with all kinds of seafood dishes, or simply roast chicken.
Importers Note:
1250 cases produced annually.
This is high elevation Fiano (500-600m in elevation) - it reminds you that that southern Italy has some cool microclimates and can make whites as fresh as those from the north. These wines evolve over time and if you are patient enough to revisit the wine over hours if not nights, they will reward you!
Ciro Picariello has quickly become one of the star producers of Fiano di Avellino. He and his wife started their winery back in 1997, but their first vintage under their own label was not until 2004. Their 12 hectares of vineyards are located at relatively high elevation in the province of Campania, divided between the villages of Montefredane (1,600 feet above sea level) and Summonte (2,100 feet). The harvest for the Fiano occurs in late October, very late for white wine. The grapes are hand-picked and carefully sorted and then pressed slowly with only the first press fraction used in the DOCG Fiano. The wines are then fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless tanks. The Fiano is aged on its fine lees for an extended period between 11-12 months (plus several months more in bottle before release),...
Use of SO2 is minimal; the wines are not filtered nor fined.
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