Produttori Vini Manduria Salento Fiano 'Uni'

Produttori di Manduria's Fiano 'Uni' 2024 comes from the Salento peninsula in Puglia, where 20-year-old vines grow on limestone soils cooled by Adriatic sea breezes. This is 100% Fiano vinified in stainless steel to preserve the varietal's natural aromatics and bright acidity. The cooperative behind it, Produttori Vini Manduria, is one of the oldest in the region and works with growers across the sunbaked heel of Italy's boot to produce food-centric whites like this one that honor Puglia's maritime terroir. Produttori Vini Manduria is a collective of growers who have farmed the Salento peninsula for generations, pooling resources and knowledge to vinify wines that punch well above their price point. The Fiano vines for Uni are planted in soils dominated by limestone, which lends a subtle saline minerality to the wine. The proximity to the Adriatic moderates the intense southern Italian heat, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly while retaining acidity. The winery ferments the fruit in stainless steel and keeps the wine on its lees briefly to add texture without masking the purity of the varietal. This is coastal Fiano in its most direct expression—no oak, no intervention, just fruit and limestone. The 2024 vintage pours a pale straw color in the glass, with aromas of green apple, ripe pear, honeydew melon, and orange blossom. The palate is round and satisfying without being heavy, balanced by lean citrus acidity and a thread of saline minerality that recalls the nearby Adriatic. The finish is clean and dry, with a lingering note of bitter almond skin that keeps you reaching for the next sip. This is a wine built for the table—pair it with grilled whole fish, seafood risotto, lemon-dressed salads, roasted chicken, or pork chops with a squeeze of lemon. It's also excellent as an aperitif, served cold on a warm evening when you want something refreshing but with enough texture to stand up to food. Produttori Vini Manduria Salento Fiano 'Uni' 2024 is available now at Off Premise in Lincoln Park for pickup at 1128 W Armitage Ave, local Chicago delivery, or nationwide shipping.