The sun is finally shining in New York and heating up the streets. We know that makes wine wines taste even more delicious. Nobody knows more about heat than those Southern Italians, especially those from old Napoli. Not surprising, there are amazing indigenous varietals hailing from that region. Many of these were brought over by the ancient Greeks. They are certainly my kind of people, setting up vineyards and bread baking ovens wherever they went. You may be familiar with some of these grapes; Greco di Tufo (get a sense of the Greek origins?), Fiano di Avellino, Aglianico(red) and our star today - Falanghina.
This is a DOC Irpinia wine. Irpinia is located in the province of Avellino. It's important to remember how close to the Mediterranean Avellino is - just on the outskirts of Naples. Also there is an ashiness to the soil (thanks Vesuvius) that really contributes to the minerality of the wines produced in that area. Now back to this Falanghina...
As a grape, it is usually drunk relatively young. It is usually fermented in stainless steel and not aged in any oak. This Terredora Falanghina DOC Irpinia is no exception. It is crisp and fresh. It has a floral/mineral profile. I spoke about the proximity to sea a little while ago, and that is also important for what is
paired successfully with this wine.... swordfish, mussels, buffalo mozzarella. Yum! I found this wine fresh and clean and bright with really delicate fruit aromas and smooth on the palate.
paired successfully with this wine.... swordfish, mussels, buffalo mozzarella. Yum! I found this wine fresh and clean and bright with really delicate fruit aromas and smooth on the palate.Here's what I thought:
color: pale straw
nose: quince, honey, orange blossom
palate: Meyer lemon, honey, kumquat
DELICIOUS!!
approx price $15.99
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