2021 Cantine di Marzo Fiano di Avellino

Producer: Cantine di Marzo

Cantine di Marzo is among the oldest wineries in Campania—officially registered in 1833—rooted in a family tradition dating back centuries  . The estate is managed today by the Di Somma family, notably Ferrante di Somma, with oenologist Vincenzo Mercurio joining the team to modernize vinification while honoring the winery’s heritage  .

Their Fiano di Avellino DOCG (“Classico” or premium range) comes from vineyards in Lapio and Montefalcione, cultivated at about 550 m elevation in clay-limestone soils, trained using Guyot, and harvested by hand in mid‑October  . The wine is crafted from only the finest free-run juice, fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel, with 8 months on the lees and partial malolactic conversion, before light filtration and bottling  . Awards for the 2021 vintage include 93 points from Luca Maroni and 92 from James Suckling  .

Grape: Fiano

Fiano is an indigenous white grape from Campania, particularly famed in the Avellino zone. Historically significant and known for low yields, it produces aromatic, age-worthy wines with evolving nutty and honeyed nuances  .

In their youth, Fiano wines typically exhibit bright floral, citrus, and spice notes, often developing hazelnut and honeyed layers with bottle age  .

Tasting Notes: 2021 Cantine di Marzo Fiano di Avellino DOCG

Appearance

A luminous pale straw yellow with light green highlights, signaling freshness and vibrancy  .

Aroma (Nose)

The bouquet is intense and elegantly layered: distinctive notes of pear unfold into tropical and exotic fruit flavors, such as banana, followed by a floral halo of jasmine, lily, and honeysuckle  . There may also be undertones of lime or delicate orchard fruit, lending further complexity  .

Palate

Fresh and savory, with refined texture and balanced acidity. The palate offers citrus zest and delicate honeyed nuances alongside board-floral notes, with a subtle almond or nutty finish emerging on the mid-palate  . The wine’s minerality shines through with energy and precision  .

Structure & Aging Potential

The extended lees contact contributes body and complexity, while partial malolactic fermentation adds softness without undermining the wine’s refreshing finish  . This vintage has received high acclaim (scores in the low 90s) and shows potential for aging gracefully over several years  .

Food Pairings

This Fiano embodies elegance and versatility—ideal as an aperitif, or alongside sushi, raw fish, shellfish, or light white meats in sauce. It also complements Neapolitan-style dishes like fried vegetables beautifully  .

Summary

2021 Cantine di Marzo Fiano di Avellino DOCG is a refined and aromatic white wine with a bright pale-yellow hue and luminous green tinges. The nose is expressive, showcasing pear, exotic fruits, and floral notes of jasmine and lily, enhanced by lime and honeyed subtleties. On the palate, it’s fresh yet savory, with citrus and floral facets, a refined texture, and a mineral-driven finish framed by light nutty undertones. With impressive structure and critical acclaim, it balances approachability and sophistication and promises rewarding aging.