2024 Feudi di San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino DOCG, Campagna

Few wineries have done more to showcase the native grape varieties of Southern Italy than Feudi di San Gregorio. Founded in 1986 in the hills of Irpinia, the estate helped transform Campania into one of Italy's most exciting fine wine regions. Working with ancient varieties such as Fiano, Greco and Aglianico, Feudi has built an international reputation for wines that combine regional authenticity with modern precision. The cool, elevated vineyards around Avellino provide the ideal setting for producing some of Italy's finest white wines.

Fiano di Avellino is one of the country's great white wine appellations. Grown on volcanic and clay rich soils in the mountains east of Naples, Fiano develops a unique combination of aromatic intensity, texture and freshness. The 2024 vintage captures the variety's distinctive personality, with careful vineyard management and gentle winemaking preserving both purity and complexity.

Pale straw gold with bright green highlights, the wine opens with aromas of white peach, ripe pear and citrus blossom, layered with hints of acacia, hazelnut and wild herbs. The palate is beautifully textured, revealing flavours of lemon zest, nectarine and green apple supported by a subtle smoky mineral character that reflects the region's volcanic origins. Fresh acidity provides energy and balance, while the finish lingers with notes of almond, honey and citrus.

This is a wonderfully versatile food wine. Pair it with grilled octopus, spaghetti alle vongole, baked snapper with lemon and herbs, zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta or a fennel and orange salad. While deliciously fresh in its youth, Fiano has a remarkable ability to develop complexity with age and will continue to evolve over the next five to seven years.