Nativ Via del Crinale Fiano di Avellino

Nativ Via del Crinale Fiano di Avellino

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Nativ Via del Crinale Fiano di Avellino

Nativ Via del Crinale Fiano di Avellino

Wine at a glance:

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White

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Central Italy

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Medium Bodied

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13.0

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when an oenologist and a food scientist team up on a Southern Italian volcano, the result is pure liquid sunshine with a PhD in flavor.

 

£19.00
Who makes it?

Born in 2008 in the rugged heart of Irpinia, Southern Italy, Nativ Srl is the brainchild of oenologist Dr. Mario Ercolino and food scientist Dr. Roberta Pirone—essentially the superhero duo of Campania winemaking. Rather than chasing international trends, the pair chose the name "Nativ" to celebrate indigenous grapes and local winemaking traditions, partnering closely with regional growers alongside their own estate vineyards to keep grape quality sky-high. Perched on the hill of San Quirico, the winery looks out toward a western promontory known as Via del Crinale, the scenic ridge that lends its name to their standout Fiano di Avellino DOCG. Alongside heavy hitters like Greco di Tufo, Falanghina, Aglianico, and Aglianico of Taurasi, this flagship white proves that staying true to your roots never goes out of style.

How is it made?

Crafted from 100% Fiano di Avellino grapes grown in Campania’s hilly, predominantly volcanic and clayey-calcareous soils, the Via del Crinale 2025 vintage gets the VIP treatment from vine to barrel. Trained using the counter-espalier system with Guyot pruning, the fruit is harvested in the cool early mornings of the first ten days of October before undergoing gentle pressing and cold static clarification. Fermentation takes place at a crisp 14°C to 16°C, followed by a sudden chill below 10°C—a clever temperature drop that blocks malolactic fermentation and locks in razor-sharp freshness. The wine then lounges sur lies with weekly bâtonnage for over four months before spending a luxurious 18 months refining in 2.25-hectoliter, first-passage French oak barriques,

What does it taste like?

Crystalline, chlorophyll-tinted green glow that practically screams freshness. On the nose, it delivers crisp, unmistakable aromas of Southern Italian "Limoncella" apple and ripe white peach, all wrapped up in delicate hints of hawthorn blossom. Taking a sip reveals a remarkably soft, dense texture reminiscent of lush grape pulp, balancing its rich oak-aged body with lively coastal energy. Best served chilled at 10°C, this Campania white is an effortless match for savory seafood—think sautéed clams, hearty fish soups, and peppered mussels—though it is equally happy cozying up to roasted vegetables and fresh cheeses.

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