Picariello’s Fiano di Avellino '906' is a single vineyard bottling from Summonte, the higher of the two communes where Picariello's grapes come from. The winemaking is very similar to his regular Fiano di Avellino, but the wine is aged longer on the lees and held in bottle for an extended period before release.
The altitude of the vineyard gives excellent acidity, and although the wine is very naturally made, it’s as clean as a whistle. Aromas and flavors of citrus, herbs, and green apple, very long on the palate and very age worthy. An outstanding Italian white wine. This wine is only produced in colder vintages when the grapes reach high enough acidity.
Distinctly savory, with a burst of crushed stone giving way to minty herbs and freshly sliced green apple. This sweeps across the palate with a reverberation of salty minerals and spice, further enhanced by a core of brisk acidity. Hints of candied citrus linger alongside tart orchard fruits as it finishes long, youthfully tense and minty-fresh.