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
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Azienda Agricola Cautiero was founded in 2002 and produces a number of wines from the traditional varieties of Campania such as Falanghina Beneventana and Piedirosso.
Cantine Antonio Caggiano is one of the top names in Campania. Situated in the village of Taurasi, this family winery makes traditional wines from the classic appellations of Irpinia.
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.
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.
Cantina del Taburno is co-operative of growers founded in 1972. Today they produce some of the best Aglianico del Taburno DOCG to be found as well as a range of wines from the local grape varieties of Irpinia such as Falanghina.
Cantine Tora is a family winery located in Torrecuso in the Province of Benevento in Campania. The estate’s 12 hectares of mainly clay soils showcase the typical varieties of the area such as Falanghina and Aglianico.