The 2008 Fiano di Avellino Exultet is the most varietally expressive of the estate's whites. It is also one of the more subdued wines in the line up. Smoke, ash and cured meats are some of the notes that add complexity as the wine takes shape in the glass. Clean, mineral notes frame the wiry finish. This is another superb wine from Luigi Moio. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2017.
Luigi Moio continues to set a very high bar. His are some of the most fascinating wines to emerge from Campania, or Italy for that matter. Moio favors a rich, textured style that places his wines in more of a modernist vein, but make no mistake about it, these remain incredibly food-friendly wines that push the limits of what can be achieved with Campania's native varieties, but without losing sight of their roots. I am always thrilled when I see the wines pop up on restaurant wine lists.
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