The colour is medium gold. On the nose mango, peach and apple. In the mouth distinctly sapid. The aftertaste is medium long.
This white wine is made with 100% Falanghina grapes by Fontanavecchia winery under the Falanghina del Sannio DOC.
Falanghina is a very old white grape variety, originating from the slopes of the Taburno and some areas of the Campi Flegrei. Although there are no historical sources, the name may derive from “falange” (phalange), the pole used to support the very vigorous branches of the vine, which do not allow bush training.
For this bottle I paid 11.50 EUR at a wine shop in Benevento, where I also bought a sparkling version. I drunk it while spending a couple of days resting in Naples, after my 11 days/313km walk from Rome to Benevento.
Country: Italy
Region: Campania
Grapes: Falanghina
Type: White
Vintage: 2022
Producer: Fontanavecchia
Price range: Economic (<15 US$)
Pascal’s Enjoyment Index: 4/5