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Pliniana Fiano 2024
$16.95
Cantine Pliniana
Messapo
- Country: Italy
- Region: Puglia
- Appellation: Salento IGT
- Varietal: Fiano
- Alc/vol: 12.0%
- Sweetness: 6 g/L
- Cellaring Potential: Drink now, up until 2027
An aromatic white wine with notes of pineapple, melon and wild herbs. It is medium-bodied and lively on the palate, with flavours that reflect the aromas.
Fiano’s combination of silky texture, citrus-bright acidity, and subtle herbal-mineral notes makes it a natural match for delicate, aromatic dishes. You can pair this Fiano with a variety of different foods from seafood to pasta or cheese: grilled shrimp with lemon & garlic, or burrata salad with roasted tomatoes, or a lemon and herb risotto would all pair very well.
This wine is available through the Destination Collection of the LCBO. Read more here.
Cantine Pliniana’s Fiano from Salento:
Grapes are pressed softly only to extract a small amount of colour and tannin from the skin. The wine is settled, and fermented for 7 days at a controlled temperature of 14° C. The wine rests (ages) in stainless steel tanks on it’s lees for 6 months.
The Meaning of Messapo:
‘Messapo’ is associated with the Messapian people, who were an ancient civilization that settled in the Salento peninsula of Apuglia, Italy (8th century BC). Translated, the name breaks down to “the people between two seas”.
Named after Pliny the Elder, the Roman naturalist who praised the wines of ancient Manduria, Cantina Pliniana is more than just a cooperative — it’s a community effort to preserve the soul of Primitivo di Manduria. Founded in 1964, Pliniana unites over 300 small growers, many of whom tend to century-old bush-trained vines passed down through generations. These low-yielding, dry-farmed vines are the heart of their production, giving wines incredible depth, ripeness, and a distinct sense of place. Operating in the core zone of the Primitivo di Manduria DOC, Pliniana is one of the region’s largest cooperatives — but quality, not quantity, is its focus. The cooperative invests heavily in modern vinification techniques, while staying fiercely loyal to the traditional farming culture of Manduria. This balance allows them to produce wines that are both authentic and accessible, showcasing the richness of southern Puglia’s sun-drenched terroir. While Primitivo is their crown jewel, Pliniana also produces other native varietals, including Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and local expression.
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Pliniana: Guardians of Old Vines in the Heart of Manduria
| Colour | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Puglia |
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