Fiano

Very precise, clear and aromatic, the Fiano Bagnara has notes of peach, apple and orange. Balanced and generous on the palate, paired with an elegance and subtle minerality. Forget the Puglia of the 1990s, here comes the new generation that delights! SUPERIORE.DE

Rich straw yellow, fresh, floral fragrance and clear fruit of white peaches and some honey. The intense taste is taut and fresh with mineral hints, in the reverberation round, juicy and long. The complexity of this wine for this price range surprises us very much, this is Puglia of the new generation. Good length and storage potential - ideal with grilled fish dishes, Mediterranean vegetable pans or also light terrines. SUPERIORE.DE

Genius Loci is a fresh, refined, terroir-typical Fiano del Sannio. Smells spicy of sage and meadow flowers, complex on the palate with fine fruit and good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Interesting nose of stone fruit with hints of fresh asparagus, tobacco and spearmint, following through to a medium to full, rich palate with lots of fruity and savory flavor. Long finish. The acidity is on the mark, too." James Suckling

Expressive bouquet with notes of yellow fruits and hazelnut, then aromas of exotic fruits and honey. Wonderfully persistent and elegant on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Pale straw yellow colour, floral and fruity notes in the elegant, slightly mineral bouquet. The bouquet will develop with maturity, aromas reminiscent of sultanas and honey. On the palate, it is pleasantly dry and smooth, well structured, harmonious and full-bodied with persistent nuances of ripe peaches and pears. SUPERIORE.DE

"Peach, fresh rosemary and mint. Medium-bodied, balanced, and lovely." James Suckling

"The 2020 vintage comes through in terms of brightness and freshness. Those qualities are delivered with abundance in the 2020 Fiano di Avellino. This is a simple and straightforward wine; however, it offers a terrific level of snappy freshness with white peach, crushed oyster shell and bitter almond." Robert Parker

A wonderful white from the southern Italian grape variety Fiano and the international variety Chenin Blanc. The delicate and persistent bouquet is reminiscent of roasted hazelnuts and pears. On the palate, fruity citrus notes, well structured and harmonious until the long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Mastroberardino makes a special effort to cultivate the ancient grape variety Fiano. It was already cultivated by the Romans, who called it Vitis apiana because of its special attraction to bees (apis). It produces a wine - straw yellow and wonderfully aromatic with a spicy honey and nut bouquet. The characteristic taste is very harmonious. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is lightly creamy and minerally, a light-bodied white with an overtone of smoke and stone layered with the well-cut acidity and flavors of Asian pear, pickled ginger and lemon thyme." Wine Spectator

"This is a fun and versatile white wine. The 2019 Fiano di Avellino Radici is fresh and buoyant with white peach, crushed stone, honey and sage. This is an exceedingly fresh and snappy expression of Fiano, with good acidity and tension, promising an easy pairing with a Neapolitan "pasta cas' cucuzziell e ova," a cheesy pasta with zucchini and eggs." Robert Parker

"Exotic-fruit, pear and white-spring-flower aromas mingle together with a delicate whiff of smoke. The savory, vibrant palate features white stone fruit, lemon drop and a hint of honeyed almond alongside tangy acidity. A saline note adds depth." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2019 Fiano di Avellino Radici is remarkably fresh and vibrant, showing ripe pear with hints of mango. A whiff of smoky florals evolve as the Radici sweeps across the senses with grace, displaying flavors of ripe orchard fruits, then savory hints of sage and minerals. The finish is long and fresh, neatly framed by a twang of residual acids with a saline quality, which begs for another sip." Vinous

"The lemons, lemon grass and dried peaches are embracing on the nose, following through to the palate with a creamy texture and a long, precise finish. Nicely focused." James Suckling

Bright straw yellow with green shimmer. Exotic aromas of pear, tropical fruits, balsamic nuances and light flowers. Generous wine with beautiful depth, in the final an interesting almond note. SUPERIORE.DE

Particularly high-quality Fiano di Avellino from Campania with light stone fruit, nuts and honey in the fragrance. On the palate, its fruity character, aromatic herbal notes and clean structure make it enormously animating. SUPERIORE.DE

"A pretty nose of white peach, grapefruit, chamomile and chalky minerals. Medium-bodied with bright acidity and good balance. A flavorful addition of spice and flowers at the end add a delicate layer of complexity. Long finish." James Suckling

"The Feudi di San Gregorio 2020 Fiano di Avellino Pietracalda (packaged in its distinctive ribbed bottle) is another crisp and luminous white wine from this leading Campania estate. The bouquet reveals orchard fruit, minty apple and the tight or silky texture that is characteristic of this versatile grape. Pietracalda is a real beauty, and the wine's name "hot stone" evokes some of the mineral notes that come naturally to the bouquet." Robert Parker

"The 2020 Fiano di Avellino Pietracalda is rich, broad and savory, showing crushed hazelnuts, dried flowers, bosc pear and wet stone. It impresses with soft textures and ripe orchard fruits, laced with salty mineral tones yet with a subtle inner sweetness that balances it all out. Nuances of young peach and melon linger through the lightly structured finale, as residual acids keep the expression fresh. You can enjoy the Pietracalda today, or even cellar it for a number of years." Vinous

"This Fiano is harvested in Sorbo Serpico from 15-year-old vines planted at 450 metres above sea level on a mainly clay soil. Smoky and chalky, it's focused on spices such as white pepper, then fairly neutral broom aromas. It's more assertive on the palate, with white peach and lemon peel flavours. The fruit is loaded with lemon-chalky minerality, firm integrated acidity and a savoury character. A good wine for ageing." Decanter

Opulent fruit, sage and thyme. Fresh and very agile, it convinces on the palate until it finally reaches its persistent final. A terroir growth full of character. SUPERIORE.DE

"Nose of tangerine, orange peel, orange pith and dried white flowers. Medium-bodied with good fruit and enough acidity to generate interest on the palate." James Suckling

"The 2020 Fiano di Avellino mixes both savory and sweet, with dusty yellow flowers, raw almonds and gingery spice giving way to crushed apples and pears. It envelopes the palate with rich silky textures, as a mix of brisk acids and sour green citrus creates a more tactile feel. A twang of tart green apple and a coating of salty minerals linger long through the lightly structured finale." James Suckling

Beautiful cuvée of Greco and Fiano. On the nose, an opulent potpourri of passion fruit, peach and honeydew melon. Not too heavy on the palate, but rather prancingly elegant with a wonderfully fresh structure. Complex and full-bodied finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Enticing fruit-cocktail nose with a lemony twist, as well as some honey and meadow flowers. Medium-bodied with intense, super clean fruit flavors and a delicious finish. So well balanced." James Suckling

Campanaro from Fiano and Greco glows in a warm, sunny yellow hue. The bouquet reveals a variety of scents, ripe pear, candied orange peel and fig, followed by honey and hawthorn. The palate presents its rich and round texture as well as a fine pleasant acidity. The underlying mineral content gives the wine fresh highlights and leads to a balanced, wonderful finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A dense white with layers of fruit, showing cooked apples, pears and hints of almonds. It's full and flavorful with a crushed-stone undertone to the creamy-textured fruit. Needs a little time to open." James Suckling

"A blend of equal parts Fiano and Greco packaged in a softly frosted bottle, the Feudi di San Gregorio 2018 Irpinia Campanaro does a great job of presenting varietal and territorial typicity, also offering a smooth and contemporary personality at the same time. There is enough structure and fruity fiber to contemplate a more sophisticated food pairing such as pasta with black squid ink." Robert Parker

Magnificent, single-varietal Fiano and the white star from Planeta - almost a legend. Complex scent of blossoms and yellow fruits. On the palate, this white wine is as refined as it is powerful. With lots of fruit, soft and very long, it spreads out. A fantastic drop! SUPERIORE.DE

Bright yellow with greenish reflections. Fascinatingly fresh bouquet of white smoke, minerals and peach with a hint of lime. On the palate, the true class and intensity of this Fiano is revealed: Unmatched by many colleagues, a silky philharmonic concert of green apple, lime, yellow flowers and exotic fruits opens up here. Always at the forefront is the fresh acidity, mineral notes and a purity that effortlessly elevates the wine to an exceptional position that is very hard to find in southern Italy. A downright masterful Fiano that can hardly be surpassed in naturalness and class. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very intense on the nose and palate, showing white peaches and savory herbs, such as thyme. Medium-bodied with good drive, persistent fruit and impressive focus at the finish, but it's all relatively short-lived. Very good and perfectly presentable." James Suckling

Only in the best years does Sabino Loffredo vinify a tiny portion of his best Fiano grapes from the Cru site in Toppole Montefredane as a single-site white wine. The result is called Cupo, is virtually hand-picked and can hardly be surpassed in purity and minerality. Slender and racy in the glass, it reveals an overwhelming freshness, notes of grapefruit and a subtle saltiness that is otherwise only found in the neighbour Quintodecimo or in the whites from Etna. A real class of its own and we are delighted to have been allowed a small allocation! SUPERIORE.DE

"Talented Sabino Loffredo's wines are identified by a sleek mineral tanginess. This 2018 vintage of his selection 'Cupo' from Montefredane is intense and smoky with Mirabelle plum and an iodine character. The palate is dominated by a Mojito-like flavour of lime and mint, with stone fruit in depth. It displays great refinement of phenolics, with a tight-knit structure and lifted acidity through to the finish. One of the greatest Fiano I have tasted in 2021." Decanter

Bright yellow with greenish reflections. Fascinatingly fresh bouquet of white smoke, minerals and peach with a hint of lime. On the palate, the true class and intensity of this Fiano is revealed: Unmatched by many colleagues, a silky philharmonic concert of green apple, lime, yellow flowers and exotic fruits opens up here. Always at the forefront is the fresh acidity, mineral notes and a purity that effortlessly elevates the wine to an exceptional position that is very hard to find in southern Italy. A downright masterful Fiano that can hardly be surpassed in naturalness and class. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very intense on the nose and palate, showing white peaches and savory herbs, such as thyme. Medium-bodied with good drive, persistent fruit and impressive focus at the finish, but it's all relatively short-lived. Very good and perfectly presentable." James Suckling