Ben says
★ Good Wine “Aromas of white peach, fresh apricot and orange oil. Silky palette with fleshy pink lady apples, peach, jasmine, green asparagus on the finish. Bitter and fresh. Fruit feels overripe, likely too much skin contact. Both are a shame.“
KEY POINTS
Varietal Fiano with 13.5% abv. Vineyards are located 400m above sea level on a mix of clay and limestone soils. Fermentation was in stainless steel tanks. Wine ages for 3 months in bottle prior to release.
Grown in: Avellino, Campania, ITALY.
Food Pairing
This wood work with limone d’amalfi risotto because of the fruity elements. Would also work with grilled pork.
Disclosure & Price
Purchased for €30 from Restaurant Garum in Minori on the Amalfi coast.
Reviewed and tasted: 10 July 2022
About the Producer
Winery Antonio Caggiano is well known for its wines from three DOCGs: Taurasi, Fiano di Avellino, and Greco di Tufo. Founded by Antonio, the winery is today run by his son Giuseppe, known as Pino by everyone who’s met him. The winery is based around the village of Irpinia in Campania, Italy. The winery’s cellars were built in 1990.
