Ciro Picariello Campania Fiano di Avellino 2025 RIOJA The 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape

The 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Piedlong is 90% Grenache from the lieu-dit le Pied Long (sometimes written as one word)

All stainless steel used

Deep and long-lasting peppery and anise seed finish

late-ripening

the crisp agave flavor and clean

Ciro Picariello Campania Fiano di Avellino 2025 RIOJA The 2020 Chateauneuf du PapeThe Ciro Picariello Fiano has verve and zip and is undeniably fresh, showing grapefruit tinged green apple, wild herbs, and crushed stone minerality. On the palate, it floods the senses with zesty minerals before giving way to savory spices, hints of pear, and hazelnut. The finish maintains the wines energetic persona, while resonating on saline minerals and pretty yellow florals. Ciro Picariello started his winery in 1997 but did not bottle wine