Donnachiara
Empatia Fiano di Avellino
Avellino, Campania, Italy
My first Fiano, from the only Fiano DOCG of Avellino.
Nose a bit muted initially, then shows lime zest, orange blossom, Asian pear, and hint of quince as it warms up in the glass. High acidity on the palate, with underlying chalky minerals. Good weight and texture. I did not detect any hazelnut that Fiano is famed for.
About 5,000 bottles made. Might be too young to show properly.
My first Fiano, from the only Fiano DOCG of Avellino.
Nose a bit muted initially, then shows lime zest, orange blossom, Asian pear, and hint of quince as it warms up in the glass. High acidity on the palate, with underlying chalky minerals. Good weight and texture. I did not detect any hazelnut that Fiano is famed for.
About 5,000 bottles made. Might be too young to show properly.
Pear, some honeysuckle, or maybe its melon I'm picking up. Good acidity.
Pear, some honeysuckle, or maybe its melon I'm picking up. Good acidity.
Jul 5th, 2022
