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Fiano vs Greco

White grape

Fiano

A textured Campanian white grape of hazelnut, honey and orchard fruit, and the grape of Fiano di Avellino.

  • Hazelnut
  • Medium acidity
  • Waxy texture

Recognize it

Medium to full body with medium acidity and a waxy texture. Hazelnut, orchard fruit and honey are common. Good examples can gain more wax, honey and nut character with bottle age.

White grape

Greco

A citrus-driven Campanian white with firm acidity and a noticeable grip on the finish, grown alongside Fiano.

  • Lemon
  • Medium to high acidity
  • Grippy finish

Recognize it

Medium to high acidity in a medium to full body with a noticeable grip on the finish. Lemon and a stony note are common, giving it a tighter feel than Fiano.

How they compare

  • SimilarBoth are Campanian whites with weight and texture.
  • DifferenceGreco is firmer, more citrus-driven, and higher in acidity; Fiano leans toward hazelnut and honey.
  • SimilarBoth are Campanian whites with medium to full body.
  • DifferenceFiano is broader and softer, leaning toward hazelnut and honey; Greco is tighter and more lemon-and-stone driven.

More comparisons

Reviewed by Gina Biernacki, Certified Sommelier, WSET Level 3 with Distinction.

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