Fiano is a white Italian wine grape that is grown primarily in the Campania region of southern Italy and on the island of Sicily.
It is a variety that is enjoying a serious moment in Australia - particularly during summer - and has been championed by Corrina Wright at Oliver's Taranga in McLaren Vale.
In the 2025 vintage, the fiano crush in Australia was worth over $3.7 million. And predictions are that the fiano boom will continue.
"Here at Oliver’s Taranga, we’ve been growing fiano since 2004, following our friends at Chalmers who brought this Italian varietal into Australia," Wright says,
"It’s now one of our most sought-after wines."
Wright is affectionately known as the Queen of Fiano for her love of the variety.
"Of course, as with all ‘emerging’ grape varieties, we have some work to do in introducing the broader wine consumer to fiano and helping them understand the versatility of the style," Wright says.
"So, this year we’re launching Fiano Festa – a summer-long celebration of this exceptionally delicious variety that’s perfect for the Australian spring and summer.
"Fiano has moved from fringe to fashionable,” the sixth-generation vigneron adds. “It’s perfectly suited to our climate, delicious, and versatile - both for drinkers and in the vineyard.”
Fiano (the one above is particularly delicious) saw an 86% growth in tonnes crushed (2025 vs 2024) and there are now over 70 Australian wineries making fiano.
Look out for Fiano Fridays events around Australia so you can try the refreshing, food-friendly and textural variety.
The inaugural Fiano Day will be Friday, October 17.
More info here: https://www.oliverstaranga.com/what-is-fiano/
