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
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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.
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.
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.
Montoliva Vineyard is based in California where under the management of winemaker Mark Henry it has built a solid name for producing wines from Italian varieties such as Teroldego and Barbera.
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.
Founded in 2005, Donnachiara is a medium sized winery focussed on creating modern expressions of Campania’s typical varieties such as Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo, and Aglianico. The wine that stands out most is the Taurasi.
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.