Fiano Greco 2011 A Mano

    Mark Shannon and Elvezia Sbalchiero, the duo behind A Mano. Elvezia is a northern Italian wine-marketing expert and Mark is a Californian winemaker. They fell in love with Puglia and, when they decided to start their own label, made it their home.
    The A Mano Fiano and Greco vineyards are situated in Valle d’Itria, in the heart of Puglia. The valley provides a constant airflow from the Adriatic sea to the warmer interior regions of Puglia. The fresh breezes lower the night time temperatures, encouraging the development of the lovely perfumes in the grapes. The soils are well-drained on a soft rock base.
    A Mano Fiano-Greco 2010 has explosive floral notes on the nose. Fiano contributes the lovely white peach, apricot and rose notes, Greco has a very fine structure that gives the wine more body.