Fenile

Fenile is a rare white grape variety that is found in the Campaniaregion of Italy.

Fenile gives the wines mild acidity and tropical aromas of apricots, candied fruit and honey.

Fenile is a rare variety, and it is only found in the Amalfi Coast of Campania region. Only one producer is currently planting this grape variety. Fenile is an early ripening variety with high levels of sugar content. The training system of the vines is usually pergola. The variety is also known to be susceptible to botrytis. There are no single-varietal wines made from Fenile. Cantine Marisa Cuomo still uses it in a the blend with Ripoli and Ginestra. The intense aromatics of Fenile wines make them perfect for pairing with grilled fish and shellfish, also well-suited to light salads and pasta dishes.

Fenile is an alomst extinct variety, and it is estimated that there is only one hectare of the grape planted in the world.