Ferrara’s 2009 Fiano di Avellino offers a fairly rich, textured expression of varietal fruit in a round, enveloping style, with generous ripe apricots, flowers and subtle layers of earthiness. This is a gorgeous white from Ferrara. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013.
These are the finest wines I have tasted from Benito Ferrara. The whites in particular seem to have found a balance that was often missing in the past. Readers should note that I tasted Ferrara’s whites from tank prior to bottling, while the reds were tasted from bottle.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119