WOW: The Lighter Side of Italy, Falanghina!

WOW: Wine of the Week

The Lighter Side of Italy: Falanghina!

Over the last couple of weeks ShopUncorked.com has added and featured some heavier red wines to the site and our clients.  Now, we turn our attention to the lighter side and share another special find:  Cantina Del Taburno Falanghina.

Falanghina is an ancient Italian white grape and thought to be the grape variety behind Falernian, the most famous wine of Roman antiquity.  These vines thrive in volcanic soils and in the warm Mediterranean climate.  The varietal typically shows classic apple and pear flavors depending on where it is grown.

Product Description

"Campania’s Aglianico del Taburno DOC in the province of Benevento, is an excellent source of Aglianico – and at very attractive prices. The region, north of Naples at an elevation of 1,000 feet, has a long growing season, hot days and moderately cool nights. Volcanic soil supports the vines. The Aglianico from this area is fruit-driven, approachable, and ready to drink in the shorter term.  Cantina del Taburno is the leading producer in the zone." - Winery Notes

Cantina Del Taburno Falanghina 2012 Tasting Notes

At once crisp and deeply fruity, this is about as refreshing and enticing a Falanghina as we’ve ever seen.  You’ll find loads of pretty lemon, nectarine, and almond blossom aromas and flavors and a bright, citrusy finish with good underlying minerality. The wine is long on the palate and then even longer on the captivating finish.

Cantina Del Taburno Falanghina 2012 Pairings

Easy to drink on its own and simply brilliant with seafood or light poultry dishes.