Fiano di Avellino

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The zone is situated between the Valle del Calore, the Valle del Sabato, the lower slopes of Monte Partenio, and the hills overlooking the Vallo di Lauro.
• The vineyards are oriented predominantly to the south-east and south-west, and are located in well-suited sites within a well-ventilated, luminous environment that is conducive to the vegetative and productive functions of the vine.
• The zone displays considerable geological variability, with base soils of a clayey-calcareous nature containing volcanic elements, hard and compact bedrock in some sites, and predominantly clayey compositions in others.
• The DOCG production zone extends over 27,600 hectares, partly within the Partenio regional park, and consists of the Piana di Serino and a broad hill-country belt at 300–600 metres above sea level, bounded to the west by the Partenio mountain group and to the east by the Terminio-Tuoro group. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• The soils are characterised by the presence of clay, reaching up to 50% of the fine earth fraction, with a low content of siliceous-calcareous skeleton often intermixed with silt or sand, and a neutral to sub-alkaline reaction with a maximum pH of 8.02. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• In Lapio, wines of rich structure are obtained that are capable of expressing uncommon qualities of acidity and minerality, while in Summonte the soils are difficult to work and the wines offer concentration, power, and a notable fruit profile with little mineral character.

• The establishment of the Royal School of Viticulture and Oenology in Avellino contributed to spreading the cultivation of the Fiano variety throughout the district and in the middle valley of the Sabato river.
• Historical sources trace the origin of the term 'Apiano' to the wine produced in the agricultural area known as 'Apia', the present-day commune of Lapio, situated at an altitude of 590 metres above sea level.
• It is an established tradition in the territory to produce sparkling wines by secondary fermentation in autoclave and in bottle, with refermentation processes of differing ageing timescales.

• The wines display well-balanced physicochemical characteristics across all styles, with harmonious and pleasant aromas linked to the variety and to the winemaking techniques employed.
• These are wines characterised by freshness and finesse, together with a pleasing minerality, and because they are suited to ageing they are also produced in the Riserva version.

• In the Montefredane area, the clayey and chalky hillside enhances the mineral notes of the wines, which show excellent ageing potential.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A0232
• Official trade body site — Consorzio Tutela Vini d'Irpinia