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Neapolitan Pastry

According to legend, the siren Partenope had
chosen the Gulf of Naples as her home, from
where her melodious and sweet voice spread.
In order to thank her, a mysterious cult was ce-
lebrated, during which the population brought
the siren seven gifts: flour, symbol of wealth;
ricotta cheese, symbol of abundance; eggs,
which recall fertility; wheat cooked in milk, to
symbolize the fusion of animal and vegetable
kingdoms; orange blossoms (or other citrus
fruits, scent of the Campania land; spices, ho-
mage of all peoples; Typical Food & Famous Wine Campania
and sugar, to celebrate the sweetness of the siren song. Parthenope liked the gifts, but mixed them to create this
incredible sweet.
It is said that Maria Theresa of Hapsburg-Teschen, second wife of King Ferdinand II of Bourbon, nicknamed the
“Queen who never smiles”, yielding to the insistence of her husband goodtemper, agreed to taste a slice of pastry
and could not help but smile, hence the term “magnatell’na laughter” (typical Neapolitan saying that urges people
to hilarity).
The Neapolitan pastry, similar to the tart, is a typical dessert of the Easter period. It has been recognized as a tradi-
tional food product of Campania.

Fiano of Avellino

Fiano is an ancient grape variety that has ac-
companied man in Campania since the time of
the Greeks.
The Ancient Romans gave it the name “Apia-
num” or “...a vine loved by bees for its swe-
etness...”. With time the linguistic transfor-
mations were first in afianum and, finally, in
fianum. Written evidence confirms that it was
also a wine much appreciated by Frederick II of
Swabia and Charles of Anjou.
Vinificated in ancient times in the sweet and
sparkling version, in modern times it was transformed into the most precious dry and full-bodied wine that allowed 181
it to obtain the prestigious Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination of Origin.

Straw yellow in colour. The bouquet is intense, with scents of white fruit, dried fruit (hazelnuts), ho-
ney and spicy hints. On the palate it is round, rich and persistent aromas, great freshness and clear
mineral vein. It has a good propensity for ageing and after a few years in the bottle it develops tertiary
notes of great depth and elegance.