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95 Feudi di San Gregorio 2018 Sacconi (Fiano di Avellino). Smoky and mineral driven, this compelling white opens with aromas of flint, ripe stone fruit, spring blossoms and Mediterranean scrub. All about finesse and energy, the savory, dry palate delivers ripe yellow apple, pear, honeyed almond and graphite mineral notes set against fresh acidity. Loaded with racy mineral tension, it shows its volcanic origins. Terlato Wines International. —K.O.

abv: 13% Price: $60

95 Feudi di San Gregorio 2018 Studi Morandi (Fiano di Avellino). Spring blossom, ripe white stone fruit and warm hay aromas make their way to the forefront along with a whiff of chestnut honey. The rounded palate offers pear, hazelnut, graphite and citrus set against tangy acidity. This is another one of the Studi whites that shows impressive aging potential. Drink through 2028. Terlato Wines International. —K.O.

abv: 13% Price: $60

94 Feudi di San Gregorio 2018 Studi Arianello (Fiano di Avellino). Bone-dry and showing its volcanic origins, this opens with aromas of yellow spring flowers, smoky flint and toasted nut. The linear palate has tension and energy, delivering ripe yellow apple, pear, hazelnut and honeyed mineral notes. It will be fascinating to see how this evolves over the next several years. Drink through 2030. Terlato Wines International. Cellar Selection. —K.O.

abv: 13% Price: $60

92 Feudi di San Gregorio 2020 Fiano di Avellino. Linear and bone-dry, this lovely white opens with delicate aromas recalling ripe yellow apple, chamomile and acacia honey. The savory palate features ripe Bartlett pear, nutmeg and Meyer lemon alongside saline mineral notes and bright acidity. Terlato Wines International. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.

abv: 12.5% Price: $20

92 Feudi di San Gregorio 2020 Pietracalda (Fiano di Avellino). Subtle aromas recalling yellow spring flowers and ripe pear with a whiff of honey form the nose. The elegant, linear palate features ripe golden apple, saline and hazelnut alongside tangy acidity. Terlato Wines International. —K.O.

abv: 13% Price: $33

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