Fiano di Avellino D.O.C.G.

Technical card

Roman period’s old vineyard, the Fiano was called “Latino” to distinguish it from the Greek vineyard. It’s a vigorous vineyard that prospers well in volcanic lands as in the argillaceous ones. The first certain evidences of its presence date back to the XII century, when the noble Fiano vineyard awakes the Federico II of Svevia’s interest, he orders its purchase, and the Carlo D’Angio’s one, he makes 1600 grape-vines send to Manfredonia for the installation of a royal vineyard.

Production area: Lapio, Montefalcione
Variety grapes: Fiano of Avellino 100%
Vineyard age: from 5 to 20 years
Vineyard exposure: south-east
Land’s composition: argillaceous calcareous
Altitude: from 300 to 500 metres
Grape harvest: the first days of October
Wine-making: after a soft pressing, the must ferments at a controlled temperature without peels (16/18°C)
Aging: in stainless steel
Bottle aging: 2 months at least

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Colour: straw-yellow with greenish reflections
Smell: fine, pleasant with a ripe fruit’s strong smell
Taste: dry, harmonious, with toasted hazelnut notes
Serving suggestion: sea-food, shall fish, white meat and fresh cheese
Serving temperature: 8°/10°C