Fonzone ”Sequoia” Fiano di Avellino DOCG

750ml

Sequoia is a late harvest of Fiano grapes coming from Fonzone Caccese vineyard in Paternopoli. A quote of the must is fermented in wood to naturally stabilize the future wine and give it complexity and longevity. The result is a Fiano having harmonious and rich aromatic definition.

Varietal: 100% Fiano

Appellation: Fiano di Avellino DOCG

Production Zone: Paternopoli, Avellino, Campania; altitude 500m a.s.l

Soil: Clay-sandy soil

Vinification: Hand harvest in November. Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and oak

Maturation: 7 months in stainless steel tanks on fine lees with periodical bâtonnage. Additional 9 months in bottle before release

Tasting Notes & Pairing Ideas

Pale yellow, intense and brilliant. Creamy notes of dried fruit, chamomile, grass clippings, and a slight mineral accent. Pleasant balance among the sweetness of the fruit, the maturity given by the wood and the acidity supporting the substance. Long finish, with toasted hints.
Ideal for risotto and pasta with fish and sweet vegetables, shellfish, structured fish main courses, young cheeses.

Winery Profile

The evocative charm of a corner of nature in the heart of Irpinia and the desire to contribute to the production of value in an area of great wines, inspired Lorenzo Fonzone Caccese and his family to found in 2005 a winery in Paternopoli, within the Taurasi DOCG denomination area.
Today the vineyards of Aglianico, Fiano and Falanghina coexist with fruit trees, olive trees and woods, along an avenue that connects the main house to the cellar.
The company’s production activity is concentrated in the direction of sustainable viticulture, evaluating and minimizing the impact of all the agricultural and oenological practices implemented, and having as its main objective the protection of the environment and the health of consumers.