Tenuta Sarno 1860, 'Emme' Fiano di Avellino, Campania, Italy, 2020

Overview of the Wine
A single grape varietal. A single vineyard. Tenuta Sarno sets the trend and Maura Sarno is now the first lady of Fiano. In homage to her father Dominic Sarno, well-known notary of Avellino, Maura set out to recapture the passion and great respect of her father for their land of origin, Candida, located 625 metres above sea level in the comune of Avellino. The desire was to make a Fiano, oldstyle. After completing her studies as Sommelier, she turned her attention to the land. Serious in her quest, she cultivated solely the one varietal and hired consulting Campania enologist Vincenzo Mercurio to work alongside her. Organically farmed, the vineyards are situated on 4.5 hectares and are planted on rich soil deposits of calcareous clay and limestone characteristic of the region- a phenomenon attributable to the great eruption of Mount Vesuvius, back in 1944.

The unique label, a pencil portrait of Maura’s parents, is the work of famed Sicilian artist Giovanni Iudica, who enthusiastically consented to “the union of art and wine” where the belief is that wine is the artistic expression of the land.

The results - the Azienda’s philosophy and the meticulous work applied in reaching its objectives are based on simple, straightforward fundamentals: commitment to a singular wine, cultivating a unique site of the region, Candida, to give life to a unique product, unmistakably linked to its origins. “Insomma”, an honest, authentic expression of the land.

Grape / Blend
100% Fiano di Avellino

Origin
Candida, Campania, Italy

Tasting Notes
Strongly citrusy and floral, it presents elegant mineral and spicy iodine notes. The balsamic and undergrowth notes enhance its great freshness and unparalleled length. Opulent yet vertical on the palate, it is a wine balanced in its complexity. Ready but destined for long aging.

94 Points - Vinous
Distinctly savory, the 2020 Fiano di Avellino Sarno 1860 Emme lifts from the glass with an array of crushed rocks and flowery underbrush, further complicated by hints of hazelnut before giving way to freshly sliced pear. This envelops the palate with ripe orchard fruits and sweet inner herbal tones, perfectly balanced by brisk acidity. Minerality comes through on the finish—stony and flinty yet not severe, as notes of green melon and chamomile resonate on. Today, the 2020 emme is built on elegance, having spent another year in bottle since I last tasted it. Truly stunning. Frankly, it's hard not to drink this instead of just tasting it. - Eric Guido, Vinous

Product size: 750ml