Fiano vs Greco
How to tell them apart in a blind tasting
The clearest separator between Fiano and Greco is acidity: Fiano is Medium(+) while Greco is High. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
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Step 02
Fiano vs Greco
Compare structure side by side, then resolve the close-call with the right separator.
Primary separator
Fiano leans nutty pear-honey profile with textural medium body; Greco leans stone-fruit and citrus profile with high acidity and smoky mineral edge.
Train this pair →Aroma Markers
Fiano more likely markers
- hazelnut
- honey
- pear
Greco more likely markers
- lemon
- peach
- wet stone
Decision Cues
Most useful separators
- Fiano leans nutty pear-honey profile with textural medium body; Greco leans stone-fruit and citrus profile with high acidity and smoky mineral edge.
High-signal differences
- Acidity: Greco slightly higher (Medium(+) vs High).
Structure fingerprint
FianoGreco
Acidity
Medium(+)
High
Body
Medium
Medium
Alcohol
Medium
Medium
Color intensity
Medium
Pale
Aromatic intensity
Medium(+)
Medium(+)
Reference context
Shared classic regions
- Campania
Fiano
Classic regions:
- Fiano di Avellino
- Puglia
Style examples:
- Textural southern Italian white
- Dry medium-bodied nutty aromatic white
Greco
Classic regions:
- Greco di Tufo
- Irpinia
Style examples:
- Greco di Tufo DOCG
- Structured volcanic-influenced southern Italian white
- High-acid dry white with orchard-fruit depth
Common questions
How do you tell Fiano and Greco apart in a blind tasting?
The clearest separator between Fiano and Greco is acidity: Fiano is Medium(+) while Greco is High. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Is Fiano or Greco higher in acidity?
On the WSET ladder, Fiano is Medium(+) and Greco is High for acidity.
Are Fiano and Greco red or white?
Fiano and Greco are both white grape varieties.