I must confess that I only stumbled across this grape very recently, though the Falanghina grape varieties are amongst the oldest type cultivated in Italy for wine-making. This particular bottle hails from the hillsides of the Beneventano region of Italy, a few hours drive North-East of Naples. It is thought that it's name is derived from the Latin falangae, or the stakes used to support the growing vines. It is an extremely light, zippy little white, pale in colour with a fresh zesty taste and a mild hint of pears. It is delicious served very chilled and I think could fast become my ...
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