Asda, Extra Special Fiano, 2020, Sicily
Supermarkets like Asda in the UK sell some really good wines and this Extra Special Fiano from Sicily is a good example. It’s made with the Fiano grape as per the name and this may be new to people and throw them off side. Theres a definite freshness with flavours of lemon and hints of peach but it’s pretty aromatic and this not always what people expect.
At £6 a bottle it’s hard to fault it and went well with mixed bean salad sitting in the garden.
In the UK for £28 a bottle you expect something quite special. This is made from the Nerello Mascalese grape. You get smells of red and black, hints of oak and spice. The flavours are fruity with herbaceous undertones and an earthy nuance, all of which have decent length. It’s a very nice wine, esp with food. We had it with a Quorn Bolognese and it complemented it well.
I would have expected it to be a little smoother and a bit more refined for £28 a bottle. That said, nice bottle.
Oh and cat was found of it too.
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