Fiano (Italy)

Fiano is a white grape variety popular in Campania and Sicily in Southern Italy.

Typical Flavors


Pear
Pear		 Peach
Peach		 Orange Zest
Orange Zest		 Honey
Honey

Flowers
Flowers		 Pine
Pine		 Spices
Spices		 Hazelnuts
Hazelnuts

Yellow Pear, White Peach, Honey, and White Flowers are typical Fiano flavors.

Hints of Pines, Spices and Hazelnuts.

Profile

Fiano has a medium body and medium acidity:

SUGARDry
BODYMedium
FRUITMedium -Low
ACIDITYMedium
Serving temperature:
8-10°C (46-50°F)

Food Pairing


Aperitif
Aperitif

Salads
Salads		 Risotto
Risotto		 Soft Cheese
Soft Cheese		 Pizza
Vegetarian Pizza

Fish
Fish		 Crab
Seafood		 Chicken
Chicken		 Pork
Pork

Fiano is known for its strong flavors and waxy texture.

It goes well with many types of food, but in Italy it is most often served with seafood.

Pairing Suggestions

Excellent Pairing:
Aperitif. Salads.
Vegetarian Pizza. Pizza Scamorza and Zucchini.
Pizza Bufala and Pachino Tomatoes.
Pasta with Vegetables. Pasta with Seafood and Fish.
Fish. Seafood.
White Meat. Chicken. Pork. Veal.

Cheese:
Soft Cheeses. Mozzarella di Bufala.

About

In 2003, the area around Avellino (Naples) received DOCG status.

Fiano di Avellino DOCG can also be called Apianum, after the historical Roman wine.