First Ridge Fiano 2024

Fiano continues to make an impression – a good one – seemingly wherever it is grown in this country. An Italian variety originally from Campania and Sicily, it just loves our climate. This example sees a little barrel fermentation included, 30%, by way of wild yeasts. Deep straw, this is delightfully aromatic with stone fruits, figs, along with a hint of the tropicals, all on show. There is even a slight touch of a pleasing nuttiness. A minerally backing with good concentration throughout and decent length which persists well. The wine has focus and will provide pleasure for the next half dozen years. A very fine local Fiano.