2022 Marsella, Guido - Fiano di Avellino DOCG (750ml)

The 2022 Guido Marsella Fiano di Avellino DOCG delivers a distinctly structured, mineral-driven profile that results from extended lees aging and high-altitude growing conditions in Campania’s Irpinia hills. Sourced from vineyards situated between 600 and 750 meters elevation, the grapes mature slowly across clay, limestone, and volcanic substrates, producing sharp acidity and concentrated aromatic layers. Following gentle pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, the wine rests on its lees for approximately twelve months before bottling, a deliberate holding pattern that Marsella pioneered to prioritize integration over rapid market release.

Visually, the liquid registers as a bright straw-yellow. The nose unfolds with white stone fruit, citrus peel, Mediterranean herbs, and a distinct damp-flint minerality. Taste characteristics follow closely: crisp and tightly wound on entry, then widening into a resinous, saline mid-palate that demands careful chewing rather than quick sipping. The finish remains long, dry, and cleanly chalky, reflecting the unglamorous but effective power of the local bedrock.

Serve this Fiano poured at 48–52°F to preserve its native acidity. It pairs directly with sautéed scallops, grilled seabass, mushroom or truffle risotto, and lean roast chicken. Skip heavily spiced or oil-heavy preparations, which will mute the delicate herbal threads. Store bottles horizontally in a stable, dark environment until consumption.