Mastroberardino’s 2019 “Stilema” is a profound Fiano di Avellino Riserva, born from a project to rediscover a more traditional, age-worthy style of Campanian whites. The nose is complex and evolved, with notes of dried apricot, chamomile, and toasted hazelnut, layered over a core of flinty minerality and a hint of beeswax. On the palate, it’s richly textured yet vibrant, with bright acidity framing savory stone fruit, saline undertones, and a distinct herbal complexity. The finish is long, savory, and exceptionally nuanced. A contemplative and gastronomic white that showcases the remarkable aging potential of Fiano.