Terre Stregate, Falanghina del Sannio (Campania, Italy) 2017

 The Falanghina grape is most known in southern Italy’s Campania region. It is a white that combines luscious fruit aromas and flavors with a rich texture.  The 2017 vintage from Terre Stregate in Sannio is a great success and shows the attractive style of the grape. Sannio is a relatively new DOC in the hills north of Naples.  The Falanghina grapes are grown here in the volcanic soils that surround Mt. Vesuvius and yield wines of considerable depth.  The 2017 Terre Stregate “Svelato” Falanghina shows scents of wildflowers, citrus peel, peach, honey, and subtle herbs.  On the palate, pure lemon and peach fruit flavors are backed by floral, honey, herbal and creamy hints.  The multilayered, full and exotic flavors are underscored by a bracing, crisp acidity.  It’s a delicious white with a rich texture that will be a fine companion for richer seafood and fowl recipes.