Terredora Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2020
(Campania, Italy) - [JS 93] [WE 90]

About the Winery:
With 494 acres of privately owned vineyards in the best sites of the Avellino province, Terredora di Paolo is one of the largest wineries in southern Italy. Since its establishment in 1978, Terredora di Paolo has focused on rediscovering and restoring Campania’s ancient and native varietals such as Aglianico, Fiano, Greco and Falanghina. These varietals are key players that have brought about Campanian’s wine renaissance.

About the Wine:
Fiano di Avellino takes its name from the variety that the Latins called Vitis Apiana, referring to the sweetness of the grapes that was irresistible to bees (“api”). The varietal’s sugar content is so high that a virtually sweet sparkling wine is made in the area that has many local admirers. Years of experiment have enabled winemakers to produce a dry Fiano, a wine of great elegance and refinement with an intense aroma and a harmonious flavor. ”EX CINERE RESURGO” is a latin quote related to the legend of the Phoenix that means “I returned from the ashes”. The quote is part of the emblem of some villages near Naples, such as Torre del Greco and Castellamare di Stabia. The quote recalls the passage from the historical Mastroberardino family estate to the new Terredora di Paolo winery.

TASTING NOTES Light straw gold color. Notes of mature fruit and flowers with hints of pear, apricot, citrus, toasted hazelnuts, acacia, hawthorn, and honey. The taste is dry, crisp, with a plesant dense and lingering finish.

FOOD PAIRING Ideal as an aperitif with oysters, seafood salads, shellfish, and fish dishes.

Ratings & Reviews

93 Points - James Suckling:
"Tense and pure fiano with some lemon and flinty allures upon a fine twist of honey and blossoms. Medium to full body on the palate rendering a taut, textured finish. Pure, refreshing and zingy. Delicious now." (Aug 2022)

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"Aromas of hawthorn, white stone fruit and smoke form the nose. The smoky mineral note carries over to the palate along with ripe yellow pear, hazelnut and notes of chestnut honey and grapefruit." - Alison Napjus (Apr 2022)