Sunday 2 December 2012

Coriole Fiano 2012


Fiano comes from the area of Campania in the south of Italy. The town of Avellino is home to the majority of Fiano in the world as there is only about 150 hectares of the variety worldwide. The vines down this way are generally bush vines which means that cropping levels are low. As the temperature in this area is rather high, the vines that grow well are extremely well adapted to their sites. It is no wonder that Australia is planting a few of these varieties. What Australia will need to look towards is all the other varieties like Aglianico, Negroamaro, Gaglioppo, Greco di Tufo and Greco di Bianco in the future as the temperature it set to rise again.

Coriole Fiano 2012

Coriole has been making Fiano for a fare while now but this is the best one I have tried from them (Fiano 2011 89pts and 2010 90pts). The integration of oak and vibrant flavours is quite stunning at this stage and you still get that vibrant acidity that you would normal associate with this variety. It is mouth-watering to say the least! There is texture and flavour coming out of every orifice in this wine. It is complete! The flavours of straw, honeysuckle, pears and lemon blossom are beautifully composed.  I can’t help myself with this wine I just want another glass.

Alcohol: 12%
Price: $25
Rated: 92
Drink: Now – 2022

Fiano

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