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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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.
Located in the province of Benevento in Campania, the entrepreneurial Cotroneo family sold their first La Rivolta branded wines in 2001. Today they produce the typical wines of Irpinia - Falanghina, Greco, Fiano and Aglianico.
Based in the village of Torrecuso in the Benevento province of Campania, Pietrefitte is a small winery focussed on the local grapes of Falanghina, Aglianico and Piedirosso.
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 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.
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.
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.
Joaquin has crafted an almost cult like celebrity amongst fans of southern Italian reds. The famous Taurasi ‘Buona Morte’ Riserva comes from 200 year old Aglianico vines in the small village of Paternopoli.