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Synonyms
Fiano is a white grape variety, with its roots in Campania, Italy.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to pear, citrus, tropical fruit, floral, honey and spice.
It is planted most seriously in Campania, Sicily and Puglia.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for warm, sunny.
On other labels it goes by Fiana and Vitis apiana.
At the table it suits poached fish, slow-cooked belly pork and hearty chicken dishes.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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poached fish
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slow-cooked belly pork
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hearty chicken dishes
Also labelled.
Fiana, Vitis apiana.
Bottles to look for.
- Antonio Caggiano Bechar, Fiano di Avellino DOCG, Italy
- Ciro Picariello 'Ciro 906' Fiano di Avellino DOCG, Campania, Italy
- Ciro Picariello Fiano di Avellino DOCG, Campania, Italy
- Colli di Lapio di Romano Clelia Fiano di Avellino DOCG, Campania, Italy
- Di Meo Fiano di Avellino DOCG, Campania, Italy
- Feudi di San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino DOCG, Campania, Italy
- Feudi di San Gregorio Pietra Calda, Fiano di Avellino DOCG, Italy
- Guido Marsella Fiano di Avellino DOCG, Campania, Italy
Fiano: common questions
01.What does Fiano taste like?+
Fiano tastes of pear, citrus, tropical fruit, floral, honey and spice. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Fiano from?+
Fiano originates in Campania, Italy.
03.Where is Fiano grown?+
The key regions for Fiano are Campania, Sicily and Puglia.
04.What food pairs with Fiano?+
Pour it with poached fish, slow-cooked belly pork and hearty chicken dishes.
05.What else is Fiano called?+
Fiano is also labelled Fiana and Vitis apiana.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.