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Produced with selected grapes from the Fiano vineyard surrounding the Salza Irpina winery, this wine bears the
name of the mother of the Di Meo brothers. Slight over-ripening, manual harvest, maceration on the skins,
fermentation at a controlled temperature and 9 years of aging, of which 8 in stainless steel tanks and another 1 in
the bottle. The color is a characteristic golden yellow, with hints of the typical flavors of this vine, while on the
palate it is very intense and persistent.
Appellation: Fiano di Avellino DOCG Riserva Grape varieties: Fiano 100% Production area: Vigna Alessandra, Salza Irpina (AV) Year of planting: 1995 Altitude: 550 m a.s.l. Soil composition: clay, semi-limestone Exposition: North-East Plant density: 4.500 plants for hectare Training system: espalier with monolateral Guyot pruning Average yield: 50 quintals per hectare Harvest: second decade of October Vinification: manual harvesting of selected bunches in 15 kg crates, de-stemming and soft pressing of the grapes, maceration on the skins, fermentation at a controlled temperature, rest in steel for 8 years, with a final refinement in the bottle for 12 months. Organoleptic characteristics: the nose has elegant flower (mimosa, chamomile, broom) and fruity notes (peach, apricot), with pleasant hints of acacia honey, beeswax and smoky flavor. With a very nice golden yellow colour, the wine is consistent, has an optimal structure, a great freshness and high persistence. Recommended pairings: Andria burrata with langoustine tartare and bottarga; pasta with anglerfish sauce; soufflé. Available formats: 0,75L; 1,5L Technical data sheet: 
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