TASTING NOTES FOR Masso Antico Fiano Salento Italy 2023

🍷 Appearance
Brilliant straw yellow with bright golden highlights and exceptional clarity. Vibrant and inviting in the glass, reflecting the richness gained from the partially dried (appassimento) Fiano grapes.

👃 Aromas
Elegant and expressive, offering aromas of ripe white peach, pear and citrus zest layered with toasted almond, delicate tropical fruits and subtle floral notes. A gentle hint of acacia and spice adds further complexity.

👅 Palate
Rich yet beautifully balanced, delivering flavours of peach, ripe pear, apricot and lemon citrus. The appassimento technique lends extra texture and concentration, while fresh acidity and a touch of saline minerality keep the palate lively and refreshing.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Medium-bodied with a smooth, rounded and silky mouthfeel. The finish is long and harmonious, lingering with notes of stone fruit, almond, citrus and a refreshing mineral edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A generous, modern southern Italian Fiano that combines richness with freshness. The partial drying of the grapes adds depth and texture without sacrificing balance, making this an elegant and versatile white with excellent drinkability.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled prawns, lobster, seafood pasta, creamy risotto, roast chicken, fresh burrata, soft cheeses and delicate Mediterranean seafood dishes.

⭐ BBD Verdict
A superb value Italian white that showcases the versatility of Fiano. Richly flavoured yet wonderfully fresh, it offers layers of fruit, texture and elegance that make it equally suited to entertaining or simply enjoying a glass on its own.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷