WTN: What is Fiano supposed to be like?

If like this, I'm a fan. Previous examples available here have been very bland - tap water was more interesting. This one is the first Fiano that I've tasted with character. What producers should I look for? And is that oxidative aspect even in such a young wine something typical of Fiano or did I like this because I like oxidation (old Champagne, Sherry, tawny port....)

• 2006 Vesevo Fiano di Avellino - Italy, Campania, Fiano di Avellino (6/19/2008)
  Gold. The smell reminds me a bit of Champagne (!) with its apple, floral and red toned fruit - it is slightly oxidative, but that doesn't bother me. Quite full body and strong, red toned fruit, appley/oxidative, but lemony and very mineral. Very refreshing and I enjoyed it very much.

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[Robin Garr]

I is that oxidative aspect even in such a young wine something typical of Fiano

I would say it is typical of good Fiano, Otto. I don't get to drink as much of it as I might like - it's one of my favorite Southern Italian whites - but I do tend to think of subtly oxidative aromatics along with things like beeswax and honey and almonds accompanying a structured, medium-bodied wine.

Feudi San Gregorio and Terradora are a couple of usually reliable labels that turn up around here. Also Romano Clelia and Santa Lucia.

I would say it is typical of good Fiano, Otto. I don't get to drink as much of it as I might like - it's one of my favorite Southern Italian whites - but I do tend to think of subtly oxidative aromatics along with things like beeswax and honey and almonds accompanying a structured, medium-bodied wine.

Feudi San Gregorio and Terradora are a couple of usually reliable labels that turn up around here. Also Romano Clelia and Santa Lucia.

I second the vote for the Terradora fiano Robin, Too bad it is about $23-24 per bottle now days though. I also like the Terradora Greco di Tufo a lot as well.