Fiano

Fiano – The fine aroma artist of southern Italy

Fiano is a traditional white grape variety from southern Italy, mainly known from the Campania region (Fiano di Avellino DOCG) and in parts of Puglia (Fiano Puglia). It stands for elegant, fragrant white wines with mineral freshness, fine fruit and nutty notes.

Aromas of white flowers, honey, pear, citrus, almond, hazelnut and herbs are typical of Fiano. Depending on the style, Fiano can be fresh, lively and light or structured, creamy and mature.

🔹 Young, fresh Fiano (e.g. Fiano Puglia, Fiano Campania IGT): Dry, citrusy, with a lively freshness and fine floral notes.
🔹 Fiano di Avellino DOCG: More complex, mineral, with herbal spice, nuttiness and depth.
🔹 Matured Fiano or Fiano aged in wood: Full-bodied, creamy, with honey notes and melting.

➡ Fiano is a versatile partner for seafood, pasta, Mediterranean vegetables & fine cheese variations.

🐟 Fiano & dishes – The best food pairings

1️⃣ Fresh, young Fiano (e.g. Fiano Puglia, stainless steel ageing)

Taste: Dry, lively, with freshness and fine fruit.
Typical aromas: pear, lemon, white flowers, green almonds.

✅ Best food pairings:
✔ Fish & seafood → Squid salad, mussels, scallops
✔ Summer salads & starters → Burrata with tomatoes, caprese, vitello tonnato
✔ Vegetarian pasta & risotto → Pasta with lemon and herb sauce, lemon risotto

➡ Recommended recipes:
– Squid salad with celery & parsley
– Pasta with lemon and herb sauce

2️⃣ Complex Fiano di Avellino DOCG

Taste: Dry, mineral, with structure and fine spice.
Typical aromas: hazelnut, honey, herbs, citrus, white peaches.

✅ Best food pairings:
✔ Grilled fish & fine seafood → Sea bream, sea bass, grilled prawns
✔ Poultry & Mediterranean vegetable dishes → Chicken with lemon-thyme sauce, oven vegetables
✔ Soft cheese & goat’s cheese → Ricotta al Forno, young pecorino, burrata

➡ Recommended recipes:
– Grilled sea bream with herbs & lemon
– Oven vegetables with ricotta al forno

3️⃣ Matured or wood-accented Fiano

Taste: Full-bodied, creamy, with melting and depth.
Typical aromas: honey, dried herbs, nuts, ripe pear.

✅ Best food pairings:
✔ Poultry & veal → Veal fricassee, guinea fowl, pollo al limone
✔ Fine mushroom dishes & pasta → Porcini mushroom risotto, tagliatelle with truffle
✔ Mature cheese & nut dishes → Pecorino stagionato, walnut bread

➡ Recommended recipes:
– Veal fricassee with herbs & lemon cream
– Porcini mushroom risotto with parmesan

🔍 Fiano & food pairing at a glance

Fiano style	Best food pairings
Fresh Fiano	Seafood, salads, pasta with herbs
Fiano di Avellino DOCG	Grilled fish, poultry, vegetables, goat cheese
Matured Fiano	Veal, mushroom dishes, truffles, mature cheese

📌 Tip: Fiano loves Mediterranean flavours and harmonizes perfectly with citrus, herbs and fish dishes.

🚀 Conclusion: Why Fiano goes perfectly with Mediterranean cuisine

Fiano delights with freshness, elegance and complexity. Whether as a light summer highlight, a structured accompaniment to a meal or a mature character wine – Fiano brings southern Italy to your plate! 🇮🇹🍷

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