Fiano is a white Italian winegrape variety
that is grown primarily in the Campania
region of southern Italy and
on the island of Sicily.
In Campania, this fairly strong flavored white wine grape is particularly noted
around Avellino
where the Denominazione di
origine controllata e Garantita (DOCG) wine of Fiano di Avellino is
produced. The
grape has a long history in the Campanian region and is believed to have been
the grape behind the ancient Roman wine Apianum.Even
today, the name Apianum is permitted to appear on wine labels
of the DOCG wine Fiano di Avellino
To the nosehasa delicate bouquetof tropical fruits,pineapples,pears andflowerssuch as acacia,with an aftertaste ofhazelnuts,honey andtoasted almonds. On the palate theis full, soft,fresh, cleanand persistent.It hasan hint ofroasted nutsandbitter almondon the finish.