Fiano

Fiano is believed to have its name from a population coming from the Apuan Alps, overwhelmed by the Romans and descended in the 2nd century BC in Campania. They would have brought with them the Apuano vine, which changed into Apiano , then into Afiano and finally into Fiano. Since the 19th century it has been documented not only in Irpinia, but also in the province of Caserta, in Basilicata and in Puglia. It has a small or medium-sized bunch with a winged pyramid shape. The grapes are very tight, medium-sized and elliptical in shape, with a thick, golden skin and little pruinose. The flower is globose and medium-sized, while the leaves, of medium size, can be three or five-lobed, with barely visible lobes. It is a vigorous and fertile vine, but characterized by low yields. For cultivation, volcanic, clayey or even heavy soils are recommended and at altitudes between 400 and 700 m above sea level. In fact, it finds an excellent area in Irpinia, thanks to harsh winters and cool summers, with clear and decisive temperature variations. Ripening occurs between September and October and the wine obtained is characterized by complex and refined aromas, with an acidity of the musts that favors the production of long-lived and structured wines.