What kind of wine is Fiano di Avellino IGT 2022 - Pietracupa?

The Fiano di Avellino IGT 2022 - Pietracupa is born in the heart of Irpinia, one of Italy's most highly-regarded areas for the production of great white wines. It is made from 100% Fiano grapes, an indigenous Campanian varietal known for its freshness, aromatic elegance, and distinct minerality. This white wine perfectly represents the Pietracupa style: clean, deep, and always recognizable, with a taste profile that combines precision and finesse.

Vintage details

The 2022 vintage was characterized by generally warm weather but with good diurnal temperature variations, particularly favorable for the ripening of white grapes. Late summer rains rebalanced the vineyard, allowing for a Fiano with lively acidity, balanced structure, and perfectly intact fruit.

Winemaking and aging

The Fiano di Avellino IGT 2022 - Pietracupa is vinified in stainless steel to preserve its aromatic purity and natural freshness. Temperature-controlled fermentation enhances the varietal aromas, while a brief aging on the lees (the so-called "sur lie aging") gives volume to the palate and a complexity that evolves over time. There is no wood aging, a deliberate choice to maintain its intact mineral identity.

Tasting notes

A wine that expresses the richness of the Irpinia territory through a tasting entirely focused on elegance and balance.

Color

Brilliant straw yellow with greenish reflections, a sign of youth and freshness. Its luminosity in the glass invites tasting.

Aroma

Clear aromas of white-fleshed fruit, citrus, and acacia flowers, with delicate sensations of Mediterranean herbs and a mineral undertone that emerges over time in the glass. The precise and refined bouquet is Pietracupa's trademark.

Taste

On the palate, it is fresh and savory, supported by a pleasant acidity and a fine texture. The finish is long and mineral, with a saline note that encourages another sip. A wine that is immediately pleasant but also capable of gaining complexity with a few months of rest in the bottle.

What dishes to pair with Fiano di Avellino IGT 2022 - Pietracupa

Versatile and gastronomic, the Fiano di Avellino IGT 2022 - Pietracupa pairs splendidly with a variety of dishes thanks to its balance of freshness and structure. Ideal pairings include:

• Seafood appetizers and raw fish
• Delicate first courses such as linguine with clams or citrus risottos
• Baked or grilled fish main courses
• Fresh or semi-soft cheeses

It is also a perfect wine to serve as a sophisticated aperitif glass, where its minerality impeccably accompanies finger food and fish tartare.

Storage and aging: how to store Fiano di Avellino IGT 2022 - Pietracupa wine

Fiano di Avellino is a white wine naturally predisposed to positive evolution over time, but the advice to fully enjoy its freshness and aromaticity is to consume it within 2-3 years from the harvest. Store it horizontally, away from light, and at a constant temperature (around 12°C). This will preserve its delicate aromaticity and the fine mineral trace that makes it unique.