“Exultet” Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2024

Quintodecimo | Campania
Quintodecimo s.a. srl. | Via San Leonardo 27 | IT 83036 Mirabella Eclano

13100124 · 0,75 l · 49,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Exultet – the Latin imperative that has been resounding in the churches of Campania for centuries: "Rejoice!" This name encapsulates the entire philosophy of Luigi Moio, one of Italy's most renowned Oenologist, who has recognised that great wines not only need technical perfection, but above all a soul that moves people to rejoice. If the professor transforms his science into poetry, then Exultet is the most shining example of this alchemy. In the volcanic hills of Mirabella Eclano, where the Via Appia once led Roman legions through the heart of Irpinia, Fiano thrives on soils that owe their origin to the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius. This ancient connection between fire and earth characterises every drop of this exceptional white wine.

The vines, planted at an altitude of over 500 metres, benefit from dramatic temperature fluctuations: While the days are flooded with the intense southern Italian sun, the cool nights produce the crystalline acidity that makes Exultet one of Italy's most elegant Fiano. Moio's vinification combines state-of-the-art technology with a deep respect for tradition. The grapes are harvested early in the morning to preserve their natural freshness, gently pressed and fermented at controlled temperatures. Part of the must matures sur lie in French barriques, where it develops the subtle complexity that distinguishes Exultet from ordinary Fiano wines. This combination of stainless steel and wood creates a perfect balance between varietal clarity and structural depth.

Exultet presents itself as a bright straw yellow wine with golden reflections that shimmer like the first morning light over the Campanian hills. On the nose, white flowers of acacia and broom blend with notes of ripe pears and peaches, while mineral nuances betray the wine's volcanic origins. A hint of honey and roasted almonds are a sign of sur lie maturation. The full elegance of this exceptional Fiano unfolds on the palate: a lively, almost electrifying acidity carries flavours of citrus and white fruits, while a subtle minerality gives the wine structure and length. The final is impressively persistent – a long-lasting aftertaste of fruit and flowers that keeps the memory of this exceptional wine alive long after the last sip. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2024 Fiano di Avellino Exultet develops with a soothing blend of sweet smoke, vanilla pods, stone dust and lemon sorbet. Silky textures are balanced by a citrus note, while hints of mint-flavoured green apple linger on the senses. The 2024 leaves a crisp sensation that slowly evaporates, airy and perfumed with a hint of lime. This is a stimulating vintage of Exultet that should mature with further ageing. Nevertheless, there is no harm in enjoying it today." Vinous

"The 2024 Fiano di Avellino Exultet opens with a combination of sweet apple and preserved lemon and is partly aged in oak barrels: 70% in stainless steel and 30% in new oak barrels. In contrast to the Falanghina Via del Campo, which is immediately fragrant and expressive, this wine needs a little longer to reveal its full range of flavours. In fact, the Exultet is best described as a structured wine that offers a soothing creaminess with great dimension and depth. It is a beautiful expression of a slightly cooler and wetter summer." Wine Advocate