La Guardiense, Falanghina del Sannio (Campania, Italy) 2018

 The Falanghina grape is most known in southern Italy’s Campania region. It is a white that provides a delicious tasting experience.  La Guardiense is a cooperative winery in Campania.  With around one thousand grower members, they are able to select the best grapes from their growers for the Janare Senete bottling.  The 2018 vintage is a great success and shows the attractive style of the grape with surprising depth and complexity for its affordable price.  The Falanghina grapes are grown in the volcanic soils that surround Mt. Vesuvius and yield zesty and flavorful wines.  The 2018 La Guardiense Janare Senete Falanghina shows scents of peach, wildflowers, lemon zest, honey, and subtle herbs.  On the palate, the peach and almost tropical fruit flavors are backed by floral, honey, herbal and creamy hints.  The layers of full and exotic flavors are underscored by a bracing, crisp acidity.  It’s a delicious white that will drink well for another two years.