Golden trifecta from Vadiaperti Aipierti Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2017

Golden trifecta from Vadiaperti Aipierti Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2017

Champions of the regional Irpinia varietals, Azienda Agricola Vadiaperti have a very long history of wine passionate, dedicated vine lovers. It is an honor for the family to continue the traditions and create exceptional terroir driven wines. The vineyards are at 365 to 640 meters in Montefredane. A combination of cooling altitude, rich tufo soils and mild mediterranean climate create white wines of beautiful balance and elegance. “Aipierti’ is dialect for the region surrounding Montefredane; the name ‘Vadiaperti’ is its modern Italian equivalent. Vadiaperti means “open passages.” Hand-harvested, full-cluster press, fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled tanks. Aged in tank on fine lees for up to two years.

A Southern Italian darling from the Campania region, this 100% Fiano is a mineral driven quaffer with a brilliant golden color. It is full of sultry sea breeze aromas along with melon, green apple, white peach, smoke, honey, dried herbs, clemetine zest, white blossom and yuzu. The lifting acidity just brightens the whole experience on the palate which as the characteristic rich, oily texture. Concentrated flavors of Meyer lemon, Ananas melon, honeyed apple, quince, fresh pink grapefruit, basil, dough into a lingering beeswax, mint and hazelnut finish. It has such a lovely purity, structure and presence, it certainly hit the mark on a warm summer’s night.

Paired with grilled Fish tacos & herb crusted salmon steak