Fiano 'Sequoia' Fonzone

Irpinia DOC • Campania • Fonzone
Category
White Wines
Winery
Fonzone
Region
Campania
Denomination
Irpinia DOC
Alcohol
13.5%
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in steel vats and barriques
Aging
7 months in steel vats and barriques with bâtonnage, 9 months in bottle
Grape varieties
Fiano 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

A fine example of Campania winemaking, this Irpinia DOC reflects generations of local expertise. At 13.5% alcohol, it presents a well-balanced and harmonious profile. Crafted from Fiano 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It presents bright acidity with fresh mineral notes and excellent varietal expression. The fruit is sourced from vineyards 10 years old vines on sandy-clayey soils at 370 meters above sea level. North-East facing. Yield per hectare to 50 quintals. Late harvest in November. Vinification: alcoholic fermentation in steel vats and barriques. The wine is aged 7 months in steel vats and barriques with bâtonnage, 9 months in bottle. A wine showing the volcanic and mineral character typical of Campania's soils.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Fresh mozzarella and light cheeses
🍽️ Fresh seafood and fish
🍽️ Shellfish and crustaceans
🍽️ Grilled vegetables with olive oil
🍽️ Mediterranean salads
🍽️ Seafood risotto

About Campania Wine Region

Volcanic soils around Vesuvius give Campania wines a distinctive mineral intensity.

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