Feudi di San Gregorio
Fiano di Avellino Riserva Pietracalda 2024
| Denomination | DOCG Fiano di Avellino Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Campania (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Fiano |
| Aging | 12 months in steel tanks on its own lees with repeated bâtonnage, followed by 3 months in bottle |
- Name: Fiano di Avellino Riserva DOCG, Irpinia (Campania), 2024
- Grape variety: 100% Fiano, vineyards located in Sorbo Serpico on clay soils up to 50%
- Vinification: fermentation in steel containers at 16-18°C with indigenous yeasts
- Ageing: 12 months on fine lees in steel with bâtonnage, followed by 3 months in bottle
- Profile and serving: dry wine with notes of chamomile and citron; serve at 8-12°C, 13% vol
Description
What kind of wine is it
Pietracalda Fiano di Avellino Riserva, produced by Feudi di San Gregorio, is a still white wine with Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin from Campania, expressing the authentic soul of the Fiano grape variety, vinified and matured in steel. In the glass, it reveals a profile defined by notes of fresh chamomile flowers, just-picked fruit and candied citron. On the palate, it is dry, with a significant structure balanced by lively freshness and deep minerality. Its innate roundness makes it the ideal companion for structured seafood dishes, grilled shellfish, vegetarian risottos and white meats.
Where does it come from
This wine originates in the heart of Campania, in the Irpinia area, an Apennine territory historically suited to viticulture. The vineyards of Sorbo Serpico benefit from a unique microclimate, characterised by frequent breezes, regular rainfall and harsh winters that preserve the freshness of the grapes. Its strength lies in the clay-rich soils, ideal for retaining water reserves during the hottest summers. This particular geological composition keeps the acidity of the bunches intact, giving the sip its typical mineral savouriness.
How is it produced
The harvest takes place in mid-September. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in steel tanks at a controlled temperature, using only indigenous yeasts to enhance the identity of the terroir. Maturation continues for a long period in steel in contact with its fine lees, accompanied by repeated bâtonnage. This delicate operation resuspends the sediments, greatly enriching the texture and complexity of the sip. This is followed by an essential rest in the bottle which stabilises the wine, giving it a long and balanced finish.
History and Curiosities
Born in the heart of Irpinia, Pietracalda elevates the millennia-old winemaking tradition of the Campanian Apennines through the prestigious Selezioni line, dedicated to fine dining. This wine is made exclusively from Fiano grapes, a noble variety introduced to Italy by the ancient Greeks and now protected by the strict Fiano di Avellino DOCG certification. The allure of this label is enhanced by the elegant bottle designed by Massimo Vignelli, while its oenological excellence is confirmed by the extraordinary 93 points awarded by Robert Parker and Luca Maroni.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1986
- Oenologist: Pierpaolo Sirch
- Bottles produced: 3.200.000
- Hectares: 350
| Name | Feudi San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino Riserva Pietracalda 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Fiano di Avellino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Fiano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Vendor | Feudi di San Gregorio |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in the heart of Irpinia, Pietracalda elevates the millennia-old winemaking tradition of the Campanian Apennines through the prestigious Selezioni line, dedicated to fine dining. This wine is made exclusively from Fiano grapes, a noble variety introduced to Italy by the ancient Greeks and now protected by the strict Fiano di Avellino DOCG certification. The allure of this label is enhanced by the elegant bottle designed by Massimo Vignelli, while its oenological excellence is confirmed by the extraordinary 93 points awarded by Robert Parker and Luca Maroni. |
| Origin | Località Cerza Grossa, Sorbo Serpico (AV), Irpinia, Campania, Italia |
| Climate | Windy and rainy microclimate, with harsh (although short) winters |
| Soil composition | Soils rich in clay (up to 50% of the soil composition) |
| Harvest | Mid-September |
| Fermentation temperature | 16 8 °C |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks at 16 8 °C; maturation in steel on its lees with repeated bâtonnage. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 16 8 °C; maturation for about 4-5 months in stainless steel on its own lees with repeated bâtonnage to resuspend the fine lees. |
| Aging | 12 months in steel tanks on its own lees with repeated bâtonnage, followed by 3 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |