Villa Raiano
Fiano di Avellino Alimata 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Fiano di Avellino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Campania (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Fiano |
| Aging | Rests for 12 months on the fine lees and ages in the bottle for a further 12 months. |
- Name and grape variety: Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2022, 100% Fiano, 13% vol
- Aromas: notes of jasmine, golden apple, citrus fruits, sage and a slight smoky hint
- Taste: broad and juicy palate, medium body, lively freshness and a mineral finish
- Ageing: matured in stainless steel, 12 months on fine lees and a further 12 months in bottle
- Pairings: 10-12 °C, ideal with shellfish, creamy pasta dishes and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
This Fiano di Avellino by Villa Raiano is an authentic expression of the Fiano grape, with a bright straw-yellow colour. Its aromatic profile stands out for its intense notes of jasmine, golden apple and citrus fruits, enriched by delicate hints of sage and a pleasant smoky note. On the palate, it offers a broad, juicy and medium-bodied sip, supported by excellent balance. The tasting concludes with a vibrant savouriness and a long mineral persistence that define its elegant character.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Alimata district in the municipality of Montefredane, in the heart of Irpinia. The vineyard stretches across an east-facing hillside at an altitude of three hundred and fifty metres above sea level. The vines, trained on a vertical trellis with Guyot pruning, sink their roots into clay and marl soils, compact on the surface and characterised by a good presence of stones. This specific geological formation imparts an unmistakable territorial imprint to the grapes.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place during the first week of October. In the winery, vinification begins with gentle pressing of the whole bunches, followed by static decantation of the must. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine then matures on the fine lees for twelve months, a prolonged period that gives depth and breadth to the sip. A further year of ageing in the bottle defines its structural complexity before release.
History and Curiosities
Originating from the namesake district of Montefredane, in Irpinia, the Fiano di Avellino DOCG Alimata by Villa Raiano fully expresses the vocation of a clay and marl soil situated at 350 metres above sea level. Expertly matured for 12 months on fine lees and for an equal period in the bottle, this elegant wine develops an uncommon complexity. In the glass, it offers intense aromas of jasmine and golden apple, enriched by a vibrant juicy freshness and a persistent mineral streak that earned it the excellent score of 93/100 awarded by Vinous.
Awards
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2022
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2022
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
87/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2022
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2022
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2022
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1996
- Oenologist: Sebastiano Fortunato
- Bottles produced: 320.000
- Hectares: 30
The current cellar, built in 2009 on top of a hill in San Michele di Serino (AV), is the core of our company. A modern structure, perfectly integrated into the immediate environment, surrounded by vineyards and chestnut woods. From the panoramic terrace, with a view, you can follow the entire Sabato River valley, from its source, at the foot of Monte Terminio, to the point where it leaves the province of Avellino in Altavilla Irpina. Read more
| Name | Villa Raiano Fiano di Avellino Alimata 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Fiano di Avellino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Fiano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Vendor | Villa Raiano |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from the namesake district of Montefredane, in Irpinia, the Fiano di Avellino DOCG Alimata by Villa Raiano fully expresses the vocation of a clay and marl soil situated at 350 metres above sea level. Expertly matured for 12 months on fine lees and for an equal period in the bottle, this elegant wine develops an uncommon complexity. In the glass, it offers intense aromas of jasmine and golden apple, enriched by a vibrant juicy freshness and a persistent mineral streak that earned it the excellent score of 93/100 awarded by Vinous. |
| Origin | Contrada Alimata, Montefredane (AV), Irpinia (Campania) |
| Soil composition | Marly clay, very compact on the surface, with a good presence of rock fragments |
| Cultivation system | Espalier, Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4000 |
| Yield per hectare | 60 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | First week of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 16 °C |
| Production technique | Static decantation of the must after gentle pressing of whole bunches; inoculation with selected yeasts; fermentation in stainless steel; maturation on fine lees for 12 months and ageing in bottle for a further 12 months |
| Wine making | Static decantation of the must after gentle pressing of whole bunches; inoculation with selected yeasts on the clear must; fermentation in stainless steel. |
| Aging | Rests for 12 months on the fine lees and ages in the bottle for a further 12 months. |
| Year production | 320000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |