Terredora DiPaolo CampoRe 2016 Fiano di Avellino DOCG

CampoRe 2016 – Terredora Di Paolo

Fiano di Avellino DOCG

Our visit to Terredora Di Paolo in 2021, in the midst of a fragile break from the COVID pandemic, was more than a tasting — it was a reconnection with heritage. The estate carries the legacy of the Mastroberardino family, yet stands proudly on its own, dedicated to Irpinia’s volcanic soils and to the exaltation of native grapes like Fiano, Greco, Falanghina, and Aglianico. The atmosphere was serene, the vineyards perched on high-altitude slopes breathing both history and modern vision.

The wine we tasted, the CampoRe 2016, is considered their “grand cru” Fiano di Avellino. With 10 years of age, it was showing the first signs of decline from its youthful vibrancy, yet it still offered an impressive experience: layers of citrus, pear, toasted nut, and mineral depth, framed by structure and elegance. A wine perhaps past its prime, but one that remained rewarding, enjoyable, and a true reflection of its terroir. That tasting left me with a renewed respect for how Campania’s great whites age — and for the timeless passion that defines Terredora

In the glass, the wine presents a bright straw-yellow color with golden highlights. On the nose, I found layered aromas of white flowers, citrus zest, pear, and apple, gradually giving way to toasted hazelnut, honey, and a delicate mineral edge. With time, subtler notes of spice and beeswax emerged, showing both varietal character and careful oak integration.

On the palate, the 2016 CampoRe is full-bodied yet precise, with vibrant acidity carrying flavors of Meyer lemon, orchard fruit, and roasted nut, supported by undertones of coffee bean, coconut, and saline minerality. The texture is firm and structured, the oak present but harmoniously woven into the fruit. The finish is long and persistent, echoing with hints of almond skin, chestnut honey, and volcanic stone.

This is a wine of depth and balance, capable of further evolution. While already elegant and complex, I believe it will continue to develop tertiary nuances of honey, wax, and dried herb over the next 5–7 years. For pairings, I would suggest lobster, monkfish, scallop risotto, roasted poultry, or aged cheeses — dishes that highlight both its richness and its tension.

CampoRe 2016 is, to me, a perfect example of why Fiano is one of Italy’s greatest white grapes: refined, mineral, structured, and unforgettable.

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