In the minds of many Crush employees, Guido Marsella’s Fiano is the single greatest value in the store.
Every time we open a bottle, we’re blown away by its level of complexity, nuance, and depth. Vintage after vintage, this seemingly modest Italian white punches well above its weight.
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Just last week we opened a bottle of the 2020, and once again, we were in awe.
Today, we’re happy to offer Marsella’s 2020 Fiano di Avellino for $25.95 per bottle and $22.95 in 6-packs.
The 2020 Fiano offers a complexity of flavor that’s hard to believe. It has a striking smokey minerality with stone fruits, herbs, and citrus. Few, if any wines, at this price point offer this many layers of nuance.
Fiano was once considered the greatest white grape variety in Italy, but as production levels increased and high yields diluted quality, Fiano gained a bad reputation. Along with Ciro Picariello and Pietracupa, Guido Marsella is the king of Fiano. Avellino is east of Naples and Marsella's vines are in Summonte, one of the highest points in the region where limestone makes itself felt. Marsella harvests late, teasing out an insane amount of aromatics and presence from the grape. The resulting wines have verve, grip, and the sleek elegance that limestone imparts.
This is a wine that's deeply impressive now, but our experience with bottles with five years of age has been really compelling. There are few wines that deliver so much for the money. This is one of the wines that demand to be a back-up-the-truck offering.
To order, email offers@crushwineco.com or call the store at (212) 980-9463.
Ian McFadden
Director, Fine & Rare
Crush Wine & Spirits
Special 6-pack pricing for a limited time. Use Code: Avellino-20