Fiano

One of Italy’s greatest white varieties. Light to full bodied; very versatile. Best on volcanic soils. Steely, minerally; ageworthy. Aromas & flavors: Hazelnut, green apple, pear, honey.

In a nutshell

Color: White

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: None

Best Known For: Fiano di Avellino

Where Grown: Predominantly in Campania (65%), Sicilia (16%), and Puglia (15%)

Region:

Campania,

Puglia,

Sicilia,

Vineyard Area: 1,377 ha (3,401 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

Majority Component in One or More Wines of:

Principal White Grape Varieties:

Brindisi DOC, Cilento DOC, Contessa Entellina DOC, Fiano di Avellino DOCG, IGP Terre Abruzzesi / Terre d’Abruzzo, Irpinia DOC, Leverano DOC, Locorotondo DOC, Menfi DOC, Molise DOC, Salice Salentino DOC, Sannio DOC, Sicilia DOC, Squinzano DOC, Terra d’Otranto DOC

Sweet and tasty white grape bunch, from the vineyard in Manduria in a summer sunny day, Salento, Italy, vertical orientation