Fiano

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, round, juicy and long in the finish. 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 even light terrines. SUPERIORE.DE

"An appley nose with some orange zest, mango and a hint of honeysuckle. Plump and round on the medium- to full-bodied palate highlighted by tropical citrus with a saline edge and some chopped herbs in the finish." James Suckling

Sparkling light yellow colour. Intense nose of sliced apple, pear, melon, peach and an interesting, delicately oxidative and herbal note. Precise on the palate with beautiful spice and again flavours of sliced apple. A fresh, interesting and downright captivating white wine from a good vineyard. SUPERIORE.DE

Genius Loci is named after the Roman tradition of celebrating the spirit of the place. Fresh, refined and terroir-typical Fiano del Sannio. Smells spicy of sage and meadow flowers, complex on the palate with fine fruit and good length. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright, straw-yellow colour, floral and fruity notes in an elegant, slightly mineral fragrance. As it matures, the bouquet develops flavours reminiscent of sultanas and honey. On the palate, it is pleasantly dry and smooth, well-structured, harmonious and full-bodied with lingering flavours of ripe peaches and pears. SUPERIORE.DE

The aromatic Fiano is impressive, with a scent of white peaches, a taut, slightly mineral taste and a full-bodied finish. SUPERIORE.DE

A particularly high-quality Fiano di Avellino from Campania with a bouquet of light-coloured stone fruit, nuts and honey. On the palate, its fruity character, aromatic herbal notes and clean structure and minerality make it extremely stimulating. SUPERIORE.DE

"That's good. Taut and fresh. It relies on a chewy lattice of salted lemon pith, as well as a distinct acidity. Taut and medium-bodied, with dabs of pistachio, fennel, tonic and jasmine. Long and complex." James Suckling

"The 2022 Fiano di Avellino Pietracalda is another highly approachable and drinkable white wine from Feudi di San Gregorio. It is fresh and vibrant in terms of both bouquet and mouthfeel, with plenty of white melon, pear, almond and crushed stone." Wine Advocate

Opulent, savoury fruit, plus sage, ginger and thyme. Very soft and rich on the palate, fresh and agile as it progresses until it finally reaches its persistent and mineral final. A terroir wine full of character and complexity. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Colli di Lapio 2022 Fiano di Avellino shows good freshness and fruit quality in a challenging and very hot vintage and is beautiful on both the nose and the palate. It opens with creamy citrus, golden apple and yellow papaya flavours. Mineral tones are gently woven in. The secret of this wine lies in the vineyard's high altitude, with vines planted at a cool 530 metres above sea level on volcanic soils." Wine Advocate

"A fine expression from a warmer year. Peach, raw almond, apricot kernel and a noble quinine bitterness embrace an inherent ripeness. An engaging column of saltiness and a stream of gentle, maritime freshness. Perfect balance, the result. In such vintages, there is always a tendency towards excess. The winners are those who avoid this. Here is an example." James Suckling

"Bright and juicy, with pineapple, peach, blood orange sorbet, pink grapefruit granita, anise hyssop and honeysuckle flavors. Silky on the palate and well-knit, sculpted by lively acidity and a nice push of minerality that shines on the finish." Wine Spectator

"Traces of camomile complement sweet flowers and crushed yellow apples when the Fiano di Avellino 2022 opens in the glass. It is tangy and fresh, with a slightly effervescent feel. Salty mineral tones provide an echo of excitement. Young peach and sage notes linger as the 2022 finishes crisp." Vinous

Mastroberardino is particularly focussed on the old Fiano grape variety. It was already cultivated by the Romans, who called it Vitis apiana because of its special attraction to bees (apis). It produces a straw-coloured, wonderfully aromatic wine with a spicy honey and nutty bouquet. The characteristic and fresh flavour is very harmonious. SUPERIORE.DE

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

"Here's a fun and versatile unoaked white to bring chilled to an outdoor lunch. A blend of equal parts Fiano and Greco, the Montevetrano 2022 Core Bianco carries a slender approach with enough texture to support fragrant apple, honey and white currant. The wine's aromatic range is very pretty, and the best part is the salty or mineral end note that gives a spark of energy." Wine Advocate

"A lovely blend of fiano and greco here, offering rich aromas of ripe, mixed fruit salad, as well as notes of pressed flowers and minerals. Medium-bodied with an intense palate, including a phenolic note that gives it a structured feel." 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

"Aromas of dried pineapples, mangoes, caramel, grilled herbs and buttered toast. Medium to full body with a creamy, ripe and layered palate. Lots of flavor." James Suckling

"This is a new Riserva expression from Feudi di San Gregorio. The 2020 Fiano di Avellino Riserva Campanaro is beautifully smooth and silky. It presents pretty aromas of Anjou pear, Golden Delicious apple, blanched almond and gentle notes of hay or dried grass. Those fruit tones are capped by crushed stone and chalk." Wine Advocate

In this wine from Pietracupa, the aromatic grace of Fiano di Avellino is perfectly combined with the mineral power of the Montefredane soils. Citrus notes on the nose, a variety of fruit flavours on the palate, rocky minerality, complexity and an excellent structure beguile the senses. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow. Very fruity nose, of ripe mango and ripe peach, radiant and inviting, a hint of fresh honey. Hearty and flattering on the palate, balanced fruit-acid play, delicate pressure on the final." Falstaff

"Honeysuckle, jasmine, lemons, white pears and almonds on the nose. Medium-bodied, with crisp acidity and a creamy, dry palate with chalky notes at the end." James Suckling

This Pietracupa wine perfectly combines the aromatic grace of Fiano di Avellino with the mineral strength of the Montefredane soil. Citrus notes on the nose, a variety of fruit flavours on the palate, rocky minerality, complexity and an excellent structure beguile the senses. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Pietracupa 2021 Fiano is a linear and crisp white wine that opens to a flinty mineral tone that dovetails into unripe peach, white flower and pulpy grapefruit. The whole presentation is smooth and very true to this fantastic white grape from southern Italy. The wine ends with notes of freshness and saltiness, and it's all beautifully balanced." Wine Advocate

"Colline di Montefredano, province of Avellino, a commendable project of denial of the territory from which this Fiano comes, produced exclusively in steel. On the nose, marjoram and white peach, then wisteria and lime, salty, crisp, slightly almondy on the palate." Luca Gardini

Magnificent, single-varietal Fiano and the white star from Planeta - and almost a legend. Complex flavour of flowers and yellow fruit. On the palate, this white wine is as refined as it is powerful. It expands with plenty of fruit, soft and very long. A fantastic wine! SUPERIORE.DE

"Attractive aromas of white nectarines, sliced lemons, orchid blossom and crushed stones. Spicy and slightly phenolic with medium body and crisp acidity. Clean and fresh with a delicate texture." James Suckling

"A layered melon element defines the nose, with a lemon undercurrent highlighting the fruit's subtle tartness, while a handful of raw hazelnuts in the background adds some weight. On the sophisticated, thoughtful palate, the flavors sweeten, but in a measured, admirable way." Wine Enthusiast

A hearty, spicy Fiano di Avellino that impresses with its fruitiness and aromas of sausage, bacon and smoke. Complex on the palate of tropical fruits, candy and minerals, full-bodied long. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2017 Bianco More Maiorum is very tasty in the glass, combining musk, dried apricots, yellow flowers, ginger and crushed rock. The palate is almost salty, showing a crisp purity of tart fruit and mineral tones, with an almost crisp feel towards the finish. The finish is marked by bitter almonds and lemon peel and ends with admirable length, but dry and grippy." Vinous

"This wine starts with a lovely lemon, cedar peel and wild onion character on the nose, mixed with a touch of oak. The palate is medium to full-bodied with bright citrus fruit that lingers until the end. It leaves a long aftertaste of lemon peel, dry minerals and caramel." James Suckling

"Here is a beautifully matured blend of equal parts Fiano and Greco. The 2017 Irpinia Bianco More Maiorum from the historic Mastroberardino estate shows a rich, mid-weight style with layers of beeswax, stone fruit, thick-skinned cedro lemon and underripe apricot. A nice hint of petrol and gravel adds to the wine's complexity and highlights the smooth evolution of this impressive five-year-old white." Wine Advocate

The Vino della Stella vineyard is located in the municipality of Lapio at an altitude of 500 metres above sea level. The soils are calcareous and clayey and have a north-eastern exposure. The particularly suitable soils and the cool, continental climate allow the Fiano to mature optimally while maintaining its proverbial freshness and refined and expressive elegance.

Deep straw yellow with golden reflections. Complex and intense bouquet, notes of Mediterranean fruits and herbs, hints of basil and mint with a strong mineral accent. Full, pleasant, dynamic and fresh in the mouth with Mediterranean contours. A long-lasting and complex white with great finesse and invigorating acidity that gives it wonderful ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Stilèma project was created as a testimony to Antonio Mastroberardino's love for his land, his vines and his wines, and their original character." Piero Mastroberardino

The project aims to highlight the link between the vines, the wines and their territorial origins. The Mastroberardino family wants to recreate the style of winemaking of the indigenous grape varieties of Irpinia (Greco, Fiano and Aglianico) that took place between the late 1950s and early 1970s for the Taurasi and between 1970 and 1980 for the two white wines from Irpinia. It is the unmistakable style (the stilèma) of a family that has interpreted the natural heritage of its territory over generations and that today impressively emphasises the genuine character of the terroir, which by no means can be expressed through high concentration and intensity alone.

Pale straw yellow in colour with light green reflections. The 24 months of ageing on the lees of this exceptional Fiano creates a fascinating balance and complexity in the aroma profile with classic hints of flint, fine saltiness, the scent of fresh almonds, cedar wood and wild herbs. The flavour is lively with a pronounced mineral note, accompanied by an inspiring freshness that gives it great drinking flow and finesse. The precise and very long finish is also extremely convincing. SUPERIORE.DE

"This slight hint of initial reduction fades to reveal soft citrus, exotic fruit, white peach and pear. The wine's flinty minerality is well defined. The fruit comes from four vineyards and the wine is mostly aged in stainless steel." Wine Advocate

"A masterful, intense and complex pure Fiano. Beautiful profile on the nose, lychee, a hint of pink grapefruit and pineapple, with a finish of herbs, thyme and a hint of jasmine. Dense, iodised mouthfeel, lovely depth, with a return of exotic fruit." Luca Gardini

"The nose is sweet yet textured, thoughtful and almost wistful, with notes of vanilla, pear, yellow apple, lemon, dried pineapple and almond paste. On the elegant, equally compelling palate, a more intense lemon element swirls around fresher pineapple notes and emergent melon flavors, before a toasted almond finish. Bright acid adds a subtle crackle to an overall satiny mouthfeel." Wine Enthusiast

Light yellow in colour with greenish reflections. On the nose, it captivates with aromas of white peaches, broom blossom and orange blossom; floral and persistent mineral notes are accompanied by sweet hints of hazelnuts and vanilla. On the palate, it is opulent and refined, yet fresh, mineral and of marvellous depth and complexity. One of the great white wines of southern Italy that will continue to develop brilliantly. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of glazed apples, lemon pith, walnuts and light spices. Medium- to full-bodied with vivid acidity and a fresh, fruity character. Creamy and a little nutty at the end." James Suckling

Piante a Lapio is a rich and complex white wine produced in small quantities (about 3,000 bottles per vintage) from the grapes of a single vineyard parcel of just under one hectare in the municipality of Boschi in Lapio (AV). It consists of 35-40 year old vines planted on stratified and complex calcareous soils with basaltic subsoil at an altitude of about 550 metres. The vineyard is protected at the back by a namesake forest, which contributes to the vineyard's special microclimatic conditions. Here, in the heart of Irpinia, white wines are produced with great freshness and good acidity levels, which, vinified with the necessary care, can age for over 20 years.

Deep, bright straw yellow. Rich and complex on the nose, interwoven with notes of spices, herbs, hazelnuts, citrus fruits, honey and salt. In the mouth it has a clear structure, complex, intense, refined and with great personality. Piante a Lapio is a full-bodied, long-lasting wine whose future development is already undoubtedly visible today (after sufficient aeration). SUPERIORE.DE

"Considering the ten years that the 2013 Piante a Lapio has rested in the winery before release, the vibrant yellow-gold color alone is stunning. Its aromatics impress even more, blending roasted almond and hazelnut with honeyed florals and crushed yellow apple. It smooths over the palate, weighty yet lifted and distinctly savory, with a slight tropical citrus profile complicated by depths of saline minerals and hints of rum raisin, yet not sweet by any scope of the imagination. The 2013 tapers off with tension, and young peach and dried apricot nuances stick around. The Piante a Lapio is a serious meditation wine, produced from 80-to-100-year-old Fiano vines and matured in a mix of chestnut and acacia casks for five years. It’s a stunning wine for the more adventurous palate." Vinous

A hearty, spicy Fiano di Avellino that impresses with its fruitiness and aromas of sausage, bacon and smoke. Complex on the palate of tropical fruits, candy and minerals, full-bodied long. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2017 Bianco More Maiorum is savory in the glass, blending musky dried apricot with yellow flowers, ginger and crushed rocks. It’s nearly salty on the palate, displaying a crisp purity of tart orchard fruits and mineral tones that add an almost-crunchy sensation toward the close. This finishes with bitter almond and lemon zest, tapering off with admirable length yet dry and grippy." Vinous

"This wine starts with a lovely lemon, cedar peel and wild onion character on the nose, mixed with a touch of oak. The palate is medium to full-bodied with bright citrus fruit that lingers until the end. It leaves a long aftertaste of lemon peel, dry minerals and caramel." James Suckling

"Here is a beautifully matured blend of equal parts Fiano and Greco. The 2017 Irpinia Bianco More Maiorum from the historic Mastroberardino estate shows a rich, mid-weight style with layers of beeswax, stone fruit, thick-skinned cedro lemon and underripe apricot. A nice hint of petrol and gravel adds to the wine's complexity and highlights the smooth evolution of this impressive five-year-old white." Wine Advocate