I've been on the lookout for a decent Fiano for a while now. Still not that widely known, there are a few let downs among those on the supermarket shelves.
As a low yielding grape, it's not that profitable, and the Di Avellino DOCG (higher quality) wines aren't widely available.
As a low yielding grape, it's not that profitable, and the Di Avellino DOCG (higher quality) wines aren't widely available.
Enter The Wine Society. I'd long enjoyed A.Mano, a Fiano and Greco blend that they no longer stock. I tried this single varietal on the basis that it was made by Janaré, who'd furnished a decent Aglianico red, and came from Campania, the classical home of this historic grape variety.
Jancis Robinson indicates that historians speculate Fiano may have been the grape behind the Roman wine Apianum that was produced in the hills above Avellino. A historic provenance indeed, though a recent tasting of Orange Wine has me in no hurry to experience the ancient version.
At £7.25 I wasn't expecting much, but there were hints of complexity, some floral and nutty notes along with what Mr Purple Teeth described as a pleasing red grapefruit note.
The Purple Teeth verdict is buy again.
If you enjoy a crisp and dry white with some minerality, give it a try. Look out for peach and fruit flavours, and some hazelnut if you're lucky. If you're not a Wine Society member, you could try this Fiano I wrote about a while back from Majestic. I wouldn't recommend the one from M&S I wrote about here.
Cheers!
Jancis Robinson indicates that historians speculate Fiano may have been the grape behind the Roman wine Apianum that was produced in the hills above Avellino. A historic provenance indeed, though a recent tasting of Orange Wine has me in no hurry to experience the ancient version.
At £7.25 I wasn't expecting much, but there were hints of complexity, some floral and nutty notes along with what Mr Purple Teeth described as a pleasing red grapefruit note.
The Purple Teeth verdict is buy again.
If you enjoy a crisp and dry white with some minerality, give it a try. Look out for peach and fruit flavours, and some hazelnut if you're lucky. If you're not a Wine Society member, you could try this Fiano I wrote about a while back from Majestic. I wouldn't recommend the one from M&S I wrote about here.
Cheers!
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