Matervitae Fiano Puglia 2015
Rioja DOC
Matervitae is a Gold medal winning example of Fiano, an ancient variety only rediscovered in 1980. From the warm, sunny vineyards of Puglia, it has floral, pear and peach aromas with similar fragrant flavours to match and an appetising mineral bite.
The Wine
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate calls Puglia the home of "sensational bargains of real soul". Given the intensity of the sunshine and the ripeness of the grapes, it's hardly surprising that superb flavours are the order of the day. Made by Leonardo Palumbo, Matervitae Fiano won Gold at Mundus Vini and was commended by the judges at the Decanter World Wine Awards for its "honey, pineapple, pear drops, candied fruit and citrusy acidity". The Fiano grape has thrived here for many centuries - it was much admired by the Romans. Like other Italian grapes, Fiano is now becoming so popular that it is grown successfully as far afield as Australia. But for authenticity, Puglia's deliciously fresh, food friendly Matervitae takes some beating
