𝔻𝕠 𝕟𝕠𝕥 𝕗𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 𝕨𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕡𝕒𝕥𝕙 𝕞𝕒𝕪 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕕. 𝔾𝕠 𝕚𝕟𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕒𝕕 𝕨𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕚𝕤 𝕟𝕠 𝕡𝕒𝕥𝕙 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕒 𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕚𝕝. – ℝ𝕒𝕝𝕡𝕙 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕕𝕠 𝔼𝕞𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕠𝕟
Luigi Sarno had a vision of creating something different from the grand terroirs of Irpinia, Campania. In 2001 he completely changed the orientation of the vines to increase sun exposure and replanted a new sixth in the Particella 928. This is a small parcel 0.5 hectares of Fiano, planted in rich volcanic soils expressing clean minerality of the soils. Organic, whole cluster fermentation with stalks to add phenolic structure, indigenous yeasts, on the lees for 8-16 months depending Sarno’s judgement of the vintage (he regularly tastes the progression, almost daily), with additional 4 months bottle ageing.
Cantina del Barone Fiano 2019
Fiano di Avellino, Campania
4000 bottles produced
Rich golden color with inviting aromas of honeysuckle, orange blossom, apple, pear, dough, lemon zest, smoke and minerals. The creamy texture just coats the entire palate. Its bountiful in orange (zest, blossom and juice), apple butter, caramel, dough, smoke, distinctive hazelnut, ends on saline white pepper hum. The wine transitions from fruit, to floral, to nuts to minerals and saline, long finish, mouthwatering vertical acidity and freshness.
It’s such a unique wine that keeps you guessing it’s complexity and coming back for more. If you have never had a wine from Luigi Sarno, I strongly suggest you do so. His wines are a thing of beauty and his enthusiasm, passion are evident in the glass.
Paired with a delicious roasted butternut squash risotto with plenty of parmesan and unctuous rich extra virgin olive oil or grilled warm spiced port chops.