Azienda Agricola Vadiaperti

Vadiaperti Fiano di Avellino 2019

Size 750 mL

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Historians consider Fiano to be a "classical vine" of southern Italy that likely has its origins in ancient Roman viticulture and perhaps may have even been cultivated by the ancient Greeks before them. Some speculate that Fiano may have been the grape behind the Roman wine Apianum that was produced in the hills above Avellino.

Fiano is known for its rich, almost waxy texture and it's aging potential. Honeydew, Asian pear, and hazelnut all predominate on the palate.

About Azienda Agricola Vadiaperti

Vadiaperti is a small, family winery located in Irpinia, a historic vine-growing region in southern Italy. Winemaker Raffaele Troisi started the venture, planting vines on his family estate in Montefredane. Raffaele focused his attention of local grape varieties, including Fiano and Coda di Volpe. Raffaele unfortunately died young. His wife, Elisa, kept his vision alive, and over the decades, became one of the region’s most knowledgeable vine growers. Elsa was naturally talented, with an intuitive grasp of both viticulture and winemaking. It was Elisa’s son, Antonio, who took the family farm into the commercial realm. Antonio would name his son after his father, Raffaele, drawing the family lineage full circle. This is the Raffaele heading the estate today. Raffaele is deeply dedicated to capturing an accurate portraiture of Montefredane terroir. At 2,100 feet above sea level, the hills of Montefredane are cool, arid, and intense. The soil is almost entirely composed of volcanic "tufo," a naturally well-drained and mineral-rich deposit. His vines range from 25 to 50 years old.