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I Capitani Gaudium (Fiano di Avellino)

Fiano di Avellino · Italy

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frango grelhado · frutos do mar · pratos de massa com molho branco · queijos suaves

201688 pts

Spanish broom, honeysuckle and exotic fruit aromas carry over to the rounded palate, along with yellow peach and candied lemon drop notes. A bitter almond flavor closes the finish.
201387 pts

Aromas suggest pineapple, papaya and creamy lemon pastry. The palate offers creamy white peach, pear, almond and a hint of mineral but it finishes on a sweet, sugary note.
201190 pts

This offers creamy richness and notes of apple-cinnamon, citrus and pear. The mouthfeel is not too dense but is rather fresh and zesty.
200990 pts

Gaudium is a radically unique expression of Fiano that might not appeal to everyone but that definitely shows careful craftsmanship and execution. The nose is redolent of crushed clove and exotic spice (aromas you'd almost expect to find in a red wine) closely followed by fresh…
200787 pts

Gaudium has character and persistency and offers a very dry and mineral-driven interpretation of the southern Italian Fiano grape. The variety has good structure naturally and in this case it helps move the wine across the palate in a smooth and direct manner.