A slick, mid-weighted expression, blaring cool fermentative notes of mango skin, banana peel and green papaya across salty acid rails. Some oak framework thrown in for good measure. Not a wine for the purist, perhaps, but well put together in a vibrant, highly aromatic sort of way. Drink now.

Showing a distinct note of crushed stone or volcanic ash, the Vesevo 2021 Fiano di Avellino opens to mineral notes and quickly cedes to bright lemon, Golden Delicious apple and a hint of petrol or resin. It yields nicely to the senses and offers refreshing acidity on the simple finish. You could pair this with a platter of grilled zucchini, red peppers and eggplants.

A ripe, compact version, showing juicy honeydew melon, Key lime and spicy pear accents, with light pine and spice notes filling the fine, focused finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.??–NW??Region: Italy / South / Fiano di Avellino Select to Add

Fiano di Avellino is a wonderful seafood and vegetable wine from southern Italy that pairs with a long list of Mediterranean dishes. This expression shows drying mineral notes with thicker flavors of stone fruit and honey on the finish.——M.L.(3/1/2012)—— 87