ONE OF THE OLDEST GRAPE VARIETIES IN THE WORLD
The Fiano grape has been cultivated in the Campania region since ancient times, as proven by numerous studies as well as references from Columella and Pliny in their writings.
It was originally called “Vitis Apicia”, a name deriving from the particular characteristic of this vine to attract swarms of bees due to the sweet scent of its grape.
Apicia later became Apina that turned into Apiana, then into Afiana, until it became Fiano, name by which this variety is now known.
ONE OF THE MOST TREASURED DESIGNATIONS
A provincial capital, the city of Avellino gives its name to one of the only two white wines to have obtained DOCG certification in Southern Italy, the other being Greco di Tufo, both awarded in 2003. A hilly territory enclosed between two Apennine chains, it is formed of 26 communes and is a highly parceled wine-growing area.
A vigorous and strong vine whose grapes ripen until the end of October thanks to their thick resistant skin, this variety produces a wine with a vast array of aromas and great persistence that echoes the complexity and richness of the territory.
With a cultivated area of less than 600 hectares, Fiano di Avellino is today one of Italy’s most treasured DOCGs.
QUERCIA GROSSA PIETRACALDA
“Pietracalda”, a vineyard that is emblematic of Irpinia’s biodiversity, sits among chestnut woods, fruit trees and an experimental garden of ancient plant varieties.
