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BECHAR - Fiano di Avellino DOCG wine — Antonio Caggiano winery — Dionysus

BECHAR - Fiano di Avellino DOCG

by Antonio Caggiano · Campania, Italy

Awards & scores
  • Tre Bicchieri 2015Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2013 vintage
AppellationFiano di AvellinoDOCG
TypeWhite
Grapes100% Fiano di Avellino
VineyardVineyards in Lapio and the Fiano di Avellino DOCG production area
LineWhite Wines
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at8–10 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Antonio CaggianoCampania, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from Lapio and vineyards within the Fiano di Avellino DOCG production area, at approximately 400 m above sea level. The soils combine clay and limestone. The vines are trained using the cordone speronato system at a density of 3,500 plants per hectare, with a yield of 65 quintals per hectare.

Grapes

100% Fiano di Avellino.

Vinification

Harvest takes place in mid-October. Fermentation is carried out in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperature.

Ageing

The wine matures in bottle for three months.

Tasting profile

Golden in colour, with aromas of flowers, dried fruit and spices.