 Falanghina is one of the noble and ancient varietals of the Campania region surrounding the city of Naples. Historically it doesn't tend to reach the exalted heights of Greco or Fiano, more of the intro/first course wine that sets the table for the evening's meal. But when it's good it's delightful, and in the right hands it can be great like this one is. Third generation owner/winemaker Alexia Perlingieri has established their family vineyards as the class of the Solopaca region, further North among the mountains from where Greco di Tufo and Fiano di Avellino are made, and with less volcanic soils underneath. Still, with their high quality of farming and using the 'right' clone of Falanghina that naturally delivers more minerality, they deliver one of the most distinctive and exciting versions of the wine in Campania. Dry white peach, almond skin and wet stone aromas with a touch of green apple or grassiness that sort of parallels a Loire Sauvignon Blanc, but only slightly. The palate is much rounder and juicier than most Falanghina you will come across, really delivering the long distinctively mineral citrus flavors, finishing fresh and nervy. Another great all-purpose seafood wine that will pair with anything citrusy and fresh.
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