Falanghina Beneventana is a white grape variety grown in Campania. It has been officially proven as distinct to Falanghina Flegrea but we will like have to wait some years before producers start to articulate which type of Falanghina they have planted. Beneventana is perhaps the more common. Depending on the producer it gives wines that range from simple to complex.
Vinorandum rated wines made from Falanghina Beneventana
“Attractive golden colour, with an intense nose characterised by ripe peach and citrus rind. This is concentrated, with an oily texture. Acidity and alcohol have retreated into the background slightly and some faint, attractive notes of oxidisation creep through to deliver a succulent but mellow wine. An excellent accompaniment to blue sheep’s cheese or sweet pastries.”
“Gives an attractive, modestly aromatic nose of citrus - notably golden apple, pear and some kiwi. Well balanced, with refreshing acidity, it offers mellow yellow fruit notes on the palate. Finishes smooth, and persistent.”
“Noticeably lighter than the late harvest ‘Facetus’, this shows attractive citrus fruit leading toward fleshy stone fruit. As a result of a 20% fermentation and six month maturation in new barrique it shows plenty of power and body. Strong alcohol and good levels of acidity. Some peach and melon on the finish, with restrained oak character. A juicy, succulent expression with good ageing potential.”
“Classy aromatic profile of zesty citrus fruit, orange peel, and faint vanilla. Huskier, floral notes as it unfurls and opens up. The palate is austere, dry, and glistens with mineral notes. Impressive depth and balance to this.”
“Simple but pleasant aroma of apple and pair. Well balanced, fragrant. Modest weight to it, and certainly a good, approachable expression of Falanghina Beneventana. Clean finish, with very faint notes of almond.”
Tenuta Scuotto is an extremely exciting producer based in the Irpinian village of Lapio, home of Fiano di Avellino. The family estate is run by father and son Eduardo and Adolfo Scuotto and along with experienced winemaker Angelo Valentino, they have been steadily improving the quality of their wines in recent years.
I Borboni is a small producer from Campania in the south of Italy. The company enjoys a local reputation working with the Asprinio Bianco grape, particularly in the production of sparkling wine.
Tenuta Cavalier Pepe is a family owned winery in the heart of Irpinia in Campania. The estate is best known for the cultivation of Falanghina Beneventana and the production of a range of the region’s classic appellation wines, notably the red Taurasi.
Pietracupa is a small estate in Campania run by the talented Sabino Loffredo, who is quickly developing a reputation for producing high quality Greco di Tufo. The vineyards, which cover about seven and a half hectares can be found as high as 800m and boast loamy, calcareous soils. Producing only around 50,000 bottles a year, they are one of the wineries to watch in Campania.
Petilia is a small family-owned winery in Campania of about 20 hectares in the Tufo area, famed for Greco di Tufo. Historically the Bruno family sold fruit from their vineyards, but since 1999 and today under the guidance of Roberto and Theresa, they have developed their own, well respected wines.
Fontanavecchia is a quality focussed estate located in the village of Torrecuso in the province of Benevento in Campania. It is known for making a range of different wines, notably Aglianico del Tabruno and the white Falanghina del Sannio DOC. The estate is owned by the Rillo family who continue the traditions set down by the original family in the early 19th century.
Feudi di San Gregorio is one of the most important names in Campania. Along with one or two others they have put the region on the map and introduced the world to wines such as Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo.
Guido Marsella founded his winery in 1995 and has become synonymous with the quality renaissance seen in in the Fiano di Avellino appellation. From vineyards planted in the Summonte area he has become known for delaying the release of his Fiano in order to showcase its complexity and concentration.