Wine at the Table

Fiano di Avellino

Name: Fiano di Avellino
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 drink
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Grape: Fiano; Region: Campania (Irpinia); Style: Hazelnut, honey and pear, full-textured

The short answer

Fiano di Avellino is a white Italian wine from Campania (Irpinia), made from Fiano. It tastes hazelnut, honey and pear, full-textured and pairs best with roast chicken, mushroom pasta and mild sausage.

Style: Hazelnut, honey and pear, full-textured, Campania (Irpinia)
Glass: White wine glass at 50°F / 10°C
Strength: About 13% ABV

Where it comes from

A DOCG white from the hills of Avellino; Fiano is known for gaining nutty complexity with a few years in bottle.

What you need

Grape: Fiano
Region: Campania (Irpinia)
Style: Hazelnut, honey and pear, full-textured

How Larry builds it

01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 50°F / 10°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.
02
Pour with food. Built for the table: roast chicken, mushroom pasta and mild sausage.
03
Larry's tip. A white with enough body for chicken and pork.

Larry’s rule: A white with enough body for chicken and pork.

Variations worth making

Questions people ask

What food goes with Fiano di Avellino?

Fiano di Avellino pairs well with roast chicken, mushroom pasta and mild sausage.

What grape is Fiano di Avellino made from?

Fiano, grown in Campania (Irpinia).

What does Fiano di Avellino taste like?

Hazelnut, honey and pear, full-textured.

What temperature should Fiano di Avellino be served at?

About 50°F / 10°C.

What to eat with it

Pair with

Italian pasta recipes

Pair with

Sausage and Peppers

Pour it like Larry

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