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Feudi Di San Gregorio Fiano Di Avellino

Irpinia, a historical region of the Campanian Apennines, is a unique vine growing and wine producing territory, where vineyards have always coexisted with fruit trees, woodland, olive trees and herbs: a rugged and yet gentle territory with a strong and genuine identity. Irpinia is an ancient inland whose vineyards were even described by ancient authors such as Pliny, Columella and Strabo. The  region is very varied, with a succession of mountains, hills and plains with rivers and streams in between. The territory’s orography causes a system of winds that gives the region good rainfall and creates a microclimate that sets it apart from the other Campania areas. Vegetation is varied and thick, the short winters are extremely cold and snowy, while the summers are mild and long.

Irpinia is the historical name of the Province of Avellino in Campania, one of the largest and most populated regions of Southern Italy. This is an area with a deeply rooted agricultural tradition, where some of the most original and enduring European wines are born, such as the red Taurasi and the whites Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo. This is why the best Irpinia bottles are regularly equalled to the noble wines from more northern areas: Langa, Rodano, Bordeaux for the reds, Chablis, Loira, Rheingau, Wachau for the whites.

Feudi di San Gregorio epitomizes the oenological renaissance of southern Italy, promoting a wine culture for the rediscovery of Mediterranean flavors. To promote southern Italy grape varieties, such as Aglianico, Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo, to invest in the land and in the century old tradition of Irpinia wine making, means offering a future to a unique environmental heritage. Established in 1986 by two Irpinian families, Feudi di San Gregorio has its roots in the town of Sorbo Serpico in the province of Avellino. Since its early days, the winery focused on the preservation of authentic top quality productions and on the definition of a premium quality standards to meet the highest and most severe market requirements. The new winery was inaugurated in 2004, reflecting Feudi di San Gregorio’s wish to blend its long-standing tradition, with a futuristic architectural project.

Climbing up the hill towards Sorbo Serpico, you enter a magical world, with streams of water, herb gardens and blossoming rose bushes. The greatest surprise however is inside the winery, with the long barrel cellar where we store our red wines. Our aim is to be more than a simple winery and become a place where people can meet, learn, and meditate, a workshop of ideas and culture, a welcoming and comforting place where one can find good wine. Internationally renowned professionals were involved in our project.  Japanese architect Hikaru Mori was entrusted with the difficult task of giving architectural unity to the pre-existent structures that had been developed over the years. Massimo and Lella Vignelli, top representatives of Italian design in the world and “authors” of the winery’s labels, designed the interiors and the furnishings.

From the vineyard of Fiano, this wine has been aging in stainless steel for 4 months. The color is a definitive golden yellow with green reflections. There are sharp sensations of the Mediterranean such as fresh flowers such as chamomile, yellow peach and candied orange. On the palate, there are typical notes of the softness of the vine that are supplemented by freshness and minerality. A white ideal for accompanying crustaceans, fish with sauces and grilled seafood.

Feudi Di San Gregorio Fiano Di Avellino Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Golden yellow with green reflection
• AROMA: Floral and fruity
• TASTE: Fresh floral notes of Chamomile, followed by refreshing  peach and orange zest fruit
• FINISH: Soft, dry with a crisp mineral note
• APV: 13.5%