Fiano di Avellino Riserva DOCG - Rocca del Principe

Rocca del Principe

Format: 75 cl

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Recommended price: 21,81 €
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Producer Rocca del Principe
Name Fiano di Avellino DOCG Riserva
Variety Fiano
Gradation 13.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Floral notes, ripe fruit, honey, hazelnut
Vinification method Fermentation in steel at controlled temperature
Region Campania
Production area Avellino
Country Italy
Type White wine
Aging Minimum 12 months
Type of cask Large wooden barrels and steel
Color Intense straw yellow
Serving temperature 10-12°C
Recommended consumption Within 5-7 years
Pairing Fish dishes, white meats, aged cheeses
The Fiano di Avellino Riserva DOCG from Rocca del Principe is an oenological gem that represents the excellence and tradition of Campanian viticulture. This white wine stands out for its extraordinary complexity and elegance, the result of a selective harvest of the best Fiano grapes, meticulously cultivated on the typical volcanic and limestone soils of the Avellino area.

This Fiano di Avellino Riserva offers a rich and intense olfactory experience. On the nose, it opens with delicate aromas of white flowers, honey, and notes of white-fleshed fruits such as peaches and pears, enriched by a subtle touch of vanilla and sweet spices, thanks to a light aging in barriques that does not overpower the fruit's freshness.

On the palate, the wine is consistent with the olfactory expectations: it is rich and well-structured, while maintaining a fresh acidic vivacity that invites the next sip. The fruit aromas and mineral tones intertwine in a long and persistent finish that leaves a clean and refined impression.

Rocca del Principe's Riserva is a wine that can be appreciated in its full youthful splendor, but is also capable of evolving magnificently if left to age for a few years in the cellar. It is ideal to pair with sophisticated seafood dishes, such as a seafood risotto, or it can be excellent with chicken or rabbit dishes in creamy sauces.

It represents an excellent choice for those who love high-end white wines that best express their terroir of origin, and demonstrates how modern winemaking techniques can enhance the quality and uniqueness of native Italian varieties.
The winery

Rocca del Principe – Winery in Campania

Discover the story and wines of Rocca del Principe.

Small family winery in Lapio (Avellino), known for its expressions of Fiano di Avellino DOCG and for Aglianico wines. Artisanal production focused on quality and respect for the land.
Region: Campania
Country: Italia
Founded: 2004
Grapes: Fiano, Aglianico
A local reference for the Fiano di Avellino DOCG. Also produces Aglianico, with bottles in the Irpinia and Taurasi styles. Vineyards in the Arianiello and Contrada Campore crus. Official online shop available Multiple vintages awarded/featured in Italian guides
Winery history
A family-owned company established when the founding partners decided to vinify and bottle their own grapes after years of supplying them to third parties. The transition to their own label, documented in multiple sources, took place in the early years of the 21st century.
Production philosophy
An artisanal, quality-focused approach: low yields in the vineyard, management practices that respect the soil and the vines, and winery interventions aimed at enhancing varietal identity. Selected aging methods are employed, including sur lie for some white wines.
Terroir and vineyards
The winery, located in Lapio in the heart of Irpinia, works vineyards situated on recognized cru sites such as Arianiello and Contrada Campore. The hilly location and proximity to the Monti Picentini influence diurnal temperature variations and the ripening of the grapes.
Awards and recognitions
Repeated accolades for the Fiano and mentions in specialist guides and publications.

Official Awards

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