Vintage Character Marco Tinessa Fiano 'Ognostro Bianco' 2023 is a dry white from Irpinia in Campania, crafted from Fiano and rooted in one of southern Italy’s most distinctive high-altitude volcanic landscapes. The 2023 vintage in Campania was marked by disease pressure and reduced yields, which often translated into more concentrated fruit in the best-kept sites; here, that challenge lends the wine precision and tension rather than weight. Irpinia’s mix of volcanic material with clay and limestone, together with its inland elevation and large day-night temperature swings, gives Fiano a signature combination of aromatic lift, savory minerality, and vibrant acidity.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, it opens with lemon peel, green apple, white peach, and orange blossom, followed by wild Mediterranean herbs, wet stone, and a subtle saline note. The palate is medium-bodied yet taut, with high acidity, a fine textural grip, and a gently savory, persistent finish that suggests citrus oil, flint, and a touch of hazelnut from lees contact. Its energy and mineral line make it especially appealing at the table: try it with grilled sea bass, spaghetti alle vongole, or sashimi.
Winery Background Marco Tinessa is a small-scale Campanian producer known for an artisanal, low-intervention philosophy and for championing pure expressions of native southern Italian grapes. His work has been associated with a natural-wine mindset shaped in part by collaboration with Frank Cornelissen, while remaining focused on Irpinia’s own identity. Fruit is sourced from carefully farmed parcels, harvested by hand, and handled with a restrained cellar approach that favors transparency over makeup, typically relying on native fermentations, minimal additives, and élevage designed to preserve freshness and site character. What sets Tinessa apart is the combination of tiny production, strong personal vision, and a style that lets Irpinia’s volcanic tension speak clearly.