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DOCG area for white wine in the Italian region of Campania. It was classified as DOC in 1978 and received DOCG level in 2003. The zone completely covers the municipalities of Aiello del Sabato, Atripalda, Avellino, Candida, Capriglia Irpina, Cesinali, Contrada, Forino, Grottolella, Lapio, Manocalzati, Montefredane, Mercogliano, Montefalcione, Monteforte Irpino, Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo, Parolise, Pratola Serra, Salza Irpina, San Michele di Serino, San Potito Ultra, Santa Lucia di Serino, Sant'Angelo a Scala, Santo Stefano del Sole, Sorbo Serpico and Summonte in the namesake province of Avellino. The classic and best area is northeast of Avellino around the village of Lapio. The ancient name of the region "Apianum" may be quoted on the label.

The white wine is made from Fiano (max. 85%), Greco Bianco and/or Trebbiano Toscano and/or Coda di Volpe Bianca (max. 15%). The aroma is reminiscent of toasted hazelnuts, pears and spices. If the grapes come from classified vineyards, Vigna can be indicated followed by the vineyard name. A well-known producer is Mastroberardino.

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