Cavalier Pepe ; Brancato 2022

Wine Name: Brancato – Fiano di Avellino DOCG Riserva

Producer: Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

Vintage: [Insert vintage if known]

Region: Campania, Italy

Classification: DOCG – Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

Grape Variety: 100% Fiano

Tasting Note

Appearance:

A brilliant golden yellow with subtle greenish reflections, indicating careful aging and complexity.

Nose:

Expressive and elegant, with pronounced aromas of acacia honey, ripe pear, toasted hazelnuts, and dried apricot. There are refined tertiary notes of chamomile, beeswax, and subtle flinty minerality, revealing its extended aging as a Riserva. Hints of Mediterranean herbs and delicate spice complete a sophisticated aromatic profile.

Palate:

Full-bodied and structured, yet remarkably fresh. The palate reveals layers of stone fruit (white peach, apricot), citrus zest, and savory undertones. A vibrant acidity balances the wine’s rich texture, while a slight almond bitterness on the finish adds depth. The mineral backbone, typical of the Irpinian terroir, offers a lingering and precise finish.

Vinification & Aging:

Typically, this Riserva undergoes a combination of stainless steel and oak maturation, allowing it to develop structure without overpowering the varietal character. Aging on fine lees adds complexity and a creamy mouthfeel.

Pairing Suggestions:

Ideal with aged cheeses, seafood risotto, grilled lobster, or poultry dishes with aromatic herbs. It also shines alongside porcini mushrooms, veal scaloppine, or traditional Neapolitan white ragù.

Serving Temperature: 10–12°C

Cellaring Potential: 8–10 years, with increasing aromatic and textural complexity over time.

Brancato by Tenuta Cavalier Pepe is a benchmark Fiano di Avellino Riserva that showcases the noble potential of this ancient grape variety when grown in the volcanic soils of Irpinia. An outstanding expression of southern Italian white winemaking.