Cantine Iorio - Falanghina 2021
Price: $16.00
| Producer | Cantine Iorio |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Subregion | Beneventano |
| Varietal | Falanghina |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 011490 |
| ABV | 13.00% |
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Cantine Iorio is led by two brothers, Pietro and Luca Iorio, the fourth generation of their family to continue the legacy of working in the family's vineyards and cellar. Their estate is located in Torrecuso, on the slopes of Mount Taburno in the province of Benevento in Campania, where Iorio focuses exclusively on the native grapes Aglianico and Falanghina. Their vineyards are on limestone-clay soils that have been prized since the time of the Romans, who named the land Campania Felix — which roughly translates to happy land. Pietro organizes and undertakes all the work in the vineyards, while Luca manages the winemaking and the cellar. The brothers are passionate about resurrecting old vineyards — both their own and their neighbors — in an effort to highlight the indigenous grapes of Campania; particularly how Aglianico and Falanghina express themselves in the terroir of Benevento.
Peitro and Luca Iorio's Beneventano Falanghina IGP is made from 100% Falanghina grown on limestone and clay soils. All grapes are hand-harvested and fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and aged a further four months in steel which preserves the fruit purity of the wine. Pale straw in color, Iorio's Falanghina emits striking aromas of white flowers, just-ripe tropical fruits and fresh-squezed citrus alongside subtle notes of fresh green almonds, chopped herbs and a soft mineral tone. On the palate, the wine is refreshing and lively with great texture, length and depth of mineral and fruit flavor. It is the balance of the above components that is most striking: the wine is effortless to drink, uncomplicated and easy to understand, delivering supreme enjoyment and thirst-quenching gusto. Enjoy with zucchini pasta with ricotta and basil, citrus-marinated chicken or grilled shrimp. Bravo!
