Mastroberardino 2021 Fiano di Avellino
Mastroberardino 2021 Fiano di Avellino
Exceptional Italian White Wine
Exceptional Italian White Wine
The Mastroberardino family, leaders in Italian viticulture, are largely responsible for the revival and elevation of Irpinian and Campanian winemaking post WWII. Their efforts ignited a resurgence in quality red and white wine production in all of Southern Italy. Working primarily with Campania’s ancient, native varietals, Fiano, Greco, and Aglianico, Mastroberardino has resuscitated would-be extinct grapes into world class varieties.
Grapes for this wine are hand harvested from the Manocalzati and Montefalcione estate vineyards. The 12 acre Manocalzati vineyard is covered in clayey soil, with North-West exposure. The Montefalcione vineyard covers 24 fcres, with sandy and volcanic soils and southern exposure. Average age of the vines are 15 years. grapes are Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks.
Straw yellow. This is a delicate wine, with hints of fresh fruit, almond, hazelnut, citrus fruits, herbs, white flowers, and dried flowers. On the palate, this is a full-bodied wine with light fruit and floral notes. Pair with light appetizers, buffalo mozzarella and other fresh cheeses, and seafood dishes.