Falanghina Irpinia DOC
Le Masciare · Campania
Classification
Irpinia Falanghina DOC
Variety
Falanghina 100%
Alcohol
13.5
Serving Temp
8–10 °C
Organoleptic Notes
Straw yellow colour with greenish reflections; intense persistent bouquet with delicate floral notes such as broom and Mediterranean flowers; dry, fresh, soft palate with hints of hazelnuts.
Winemaking
Vinification
Cold soak for 12 hours at 10 °C then slow pressing and fermentation for 15 days at 18 °C in steel tanks
Aging
Bottled in the spring following harvest and rested 2–3 months in bottle
Terroir & Vineyard
Location
Hills surrounding Paternopoli in the Pescocupo area
Soil Composition
Calcareous clay with limestone and volcanic sediments
Vine Training
Upwards‑trained vertical shoot position (Guyot)
Harvest & Production
Harvest
Second week of October
Food Pairings
Rich fish dishesSeafoodWhite meatsSaladsFresh cheesesAperitif