Grape · Campania, Italy
Fiano
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Campania's hazelnut white
Fiano di Avellino is smoked hazelnut, pear, and honey with real aging potential. One of Italy's great whites, still under-ordered.
- hazelnut
- pear
- honey
- smoke
- citrus
Profile
Bodymedium
Acidmedium
Sugardry
On the volcanic and sandstone hills of Irpinia, Fiano takes on a roasted-nut quality with a few years in bottle. Greco di Tufo is the sharper sibling; Fiano is broader and more savory.
Sicilian and Australian Fiano can be excellent, usually earlier-drinking.
Roast fish, nuts, poultry, and mild cheeses.
At the table
Service
48–54 °F (9–12 °C). Aged Fiano in a wider glass.
