Irpinia Falanghina DOC - Le Masciare Winery

The wine has a straw yellow color with greenish reflections. On the nose, a bouquet characterized by intense and persistent aromas, with delicate floral notes, such as broom and other flowers of the Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, it has a dry, fresh, soft taste. The full flavor with hints of hazelnuts goes well with rich fish dishes, seafood, white meats and poultry, with different types of salads and cheeses. Also suitable as an aperitif and in combination with appetizers. Limited production: 3,333 bottles per year.

NAME : Irpinia Falanghina Controlled Designation of Origin
GRAPE VARIETY : Falanghina (100%)
PRODUCTION AREA : Paternopoli (AV), Italy
VINEYARDS : Falanghina grapes grown using the Guyot system on clayey and silty soil at an altitude of approximately 500m above sea level in the hills around Paternopoli ( in the hamlet
Barbassano ).
HARVEST : The hand harvest takes place from the second week of October.
VINIFICATION : The grapes are placed in a tank for 12 hours at a temperature of 5°C so that the skins remain in contact with the must. This phase is followed by a 15-day fermentation at a controlled temperature of 18°C.
MATURATION : Maturation sur lies in stainless steel tanks until the end of the spring following the harvest, when it is bottled.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS : The wine has a straw yellow color with greenish reflections. On the nose, a bouquet characterized by intense and persistent aromas, with delicate floral notes, such as broom and other flowers of the Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, it has a dry, fresh, soft taste.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Excellent as an aperitif, accompanying appetizers and fish dishes, shellfish, seafood or porcini mushroom risotto, white meats, lobster, fresh cheeses and vegetable dishes.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: It should be served at a temperature of approximately 10°C
ANALYTICAL DATA (INDICATIVE): Alcohol 12.50% Vol. - Total acidity 6.60 gr/lt - Dry extract 22.70 gr/lt