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.”
“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.”
“Golden colour, but by no means tired. Abundant citrus fruit, faintly candied. Attractive notes of broom and yellow flowers. This feels sweeter than other vintages; it’s ripe with lots of tropical notes. There is plenty of complexity though. Sweet brioche notes. A viscous, polished feel. Some sense of oxidisation but still deliciously fresh.”
“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.”
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Tenuta Scuotto is an extremely exciting producer based in the Irpinian village of Lapio, home of Fiano di Avellino. The family estate is run by father and son Eduardo and Adolfo Scuotto and along with experienced winemaker Angelo Valentino, they have been steadily improving the quality of their wines in recent years.