Wine Grape: Falanghina
Ancient white wine grape already known in Roman times. It was probably the base of the classic Roman wine Falerno. Falanghina produces white wines of great character and very good dessert wines.
Synonyms
Also known as Bianca Zita, Biancozita, Falanchina, Falanghina Verace, Falenghina, Falernina, Falerno Veronese, Uva Falerna
Where
Italy: Abruzzo, Campania, Lazio, Molise, Puglia, Sardegna
Principal Wines
Italy: Molise: Molise or Del Molise DOC; Campania: Campi Flegrei DOC, Capri DOC, Costa d'Amalfi DOC, Falerno del Massico DOC, Guardia Sanframondi or Guardiolo DOC, Irpinia DOC, Penisola Sorrentina, DOC, Sannio DOC, Sant'Agata de'Goti or Sant'Agata dei Goti DOC, Solopaca DOC, Taburno DOC
Characteristics
Color: Light yellow or gold.
Nose: Fruity
Palate: Dry, velvety, good alcohol, can be low on acidity
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