HISTORICAL NOTES / it is an old vine cultivated around Campi Flegrei’s area, near Naples, and around Taburno, near Benevento. It takes the name from “falanga” that was the pole used to keep its very vigorous branches.
NAME / Falanghina Beneventano IGT
BLEND / Falanghina 100%
VINEYARD AGE / A average 15 years
YIELD PER HECTARE / around 80/120 quintals
HARVEST / September until first of October
COLOR / Straw yellow with greenish
NOSE / fresh and fruity with citrus, pineapple and white flowers notes
TASTE / very fresh tanks to acidity that is in balance with vine’s structure
PAIRINGS / ideal as an aperitif, to be served with crustaceans, seafood and fish dishes, white meat dishes, vegetables, cream and light ripe cheese.