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House icon ▸ Falanghina Flegrea
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Falanghina Flegrea

Falanghina Flegrea is a white grape variety grown to the west of Campania, around Naples and the Phlegraean Fields. It is found in the DOCs of Vesuvio, particularly the Lacryma Christi Bianco category, Campi Flegrei DOC, Falerno del Massico DOC and on the island of Capri.

Vinorandum rated wines made from Falanghina Flegrea


Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Azienda Agricola Mario Portolano, Campania, Italy
2020
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
“Wild notes on the nose, a little vegetative. Smoky with time. Dry palate. Gritty. Some dried fruit, apricot. Orange peel. Very dry finish. Faintly earthy.”
89 Paul Caputo
Campi Flegrei DOC “Vigna Astroni” Falanghina Flegrea
Campi Flegrei DOC “Vigna Astroni” Falanghina Flegrea
Cantine degli Astroni, Campania, Italy
2021 2017 2015
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
“Straw colour with golden flashes. Attractive, fruit-forward aroma profile of lemon and grapefruit, sage and coastal herb. The palate fizzes with sharp citrus notes and minerals above a sapid, well-balanced structure. Stony texture with a long harmonious finish.”
92 Paul Caputo
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Cantine dell'Averno, Campania, Italy
2021
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
“Intense, sulphurous nose. Mineral complexity. Racy acidity. Riper fruit on the palate. Faint tropical notes, but offset by spices and a wild tone of peppery, rocket. Long finish.”
90 Paul Caputo
Campi Flegrei DOC “Cruna de Lago” Falanghina Flegrea
Campi Flegrei DOC “Cruna de Lago” Falanghina Flegrea
La Sibilla, Campania, Italy
2020 2017
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
“Straw yellow in colour, it offers intriguing aromas of bruised apple, orange peel, apricot, pear and sea salt. Round and viscous, the palate shows notes of mellow yellow fruit, flowers and honey, with faint notes of jasmine. Mineral character with a dry and modestly tannic finish.”
90 Paul Caputo
Campi Flegrei DOC “Sorbo Bianco” Falanghina Flegrea
Campi Flegrei DOC “Sorbo Bianco” Falanghina Flegrea
Cantine del Mare, Campania, Italy
2020 2015
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
“Golden colour. Intense nose, evolved with faint notes of salty brioche. Still fresh and sunny, open, complex. Mediterranean coastal scrub, garrigue, some white flower, sweet spice, mature fading fruit. The palate is soft and moorish with a citrusy tang. A finish of salt water, fennel and peach.”
93 Paul Caputo
Campi Flegrei DOC “Colle Imperatrice” Falanghina Flegrea
Campi Flegrei DOC “Colle Imperatrice” Falanghina Flegrea
Cantine degli Astroni, Campania, Italy
2021 2020
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
“Straw yellow colour. Interesting fragrant nose of pear and jasmine. Attractive palate. Explosive stone fruit. Juicy, succulent. Refreshing. Well made. Not too much sulphur or salinity. A little bit exotic. Balanced and refreshing.”
90 Paul Caputo
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Azienda Agricola Agnanum di Raffaele Moccia, Campania, Italy
2012
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
“Savoury, moorish palate with orchard and stone fruit. There is a stylish but faded grandeur about its evolution. Delicious, ethereal orchard fruit on the palate brought back to life by refreshing salinity and the complex scents of wild herb. Long, indulgent length.”
93 Paul Caputo
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Le Vigne di Parthenope, Campania, Italy
2019
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
“Very attractive nose tertiary nose. Notes of mint, wild herb, fauna. Impressive. Floral, fragrant. Lots of coastal hill character. Lively texture. Good acidity. Some lemon, lime. Elegant. Balanced, slightly ethereal finish.”
92 Paul Caputo
Campi Flegrei DOC “Tenuta Jossa” Falanghina Flegrea
Campi Flegrei DOC “Tenuta Jossa” Falanghina Flegrea
Cantine degli Astroni, Campania, Italy
2020
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
“Attractive golden colour with lemon, tea, apple and nettle. Enjoyable chalky texture with a grainy porous mouth feel. Long finish of fruit and spice. Clean.”
90 Paul Caputo
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Cantine Federiciane, Campania, Italy
2021 2019
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
“Riper notes on the palate, but supported with some faint herb and rocket. Wild scrub. Complex. Tart, linear yellow fruit with a concentrated punch. Intense. Finish is sapid and saline.”
90 Paul Caputo
Campi Flegrei DOC “Collina Viticella” Falanghina Flegrea
Campi Flegrei DOC “Collina Viticella” Falanghina Flegrea
Carputo, Campania, Italy
2019
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
“Intense nose, redolent notes of orange peel, citrus, and salt. Unfiltered, lots of flavour, abundant stone fruit, explosive energy. Strong structure. Juicy. Slightly oxidised notes.”
91 Paul Caputo
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Contrada Salandra, Campania, Italy
2018
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
“Very delicate, subtle, refined, complex. In the mouth it is soft, approachable. Decent wine. Never shouts, but maintains its gentle expression. Some broom, flowers, yellow fruit, peach. The palate is lightly polished, elegant, with faint citrus and wild herb. Slight hints of salinity likely to evolve into a more prominent characteristic with age.”
91 Paul Caputo
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Cantine Farro, Campania, Italy
2021 2018
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
“Fragrant and perfumed, with peach and flowers on the nose. Magnolia, fennel and seawater lie faintly in the background. Less sulphurous than the estate's Terre Casata wine. Well balanced. Fresh, light style.”
89 Paul Caputo
Costa d’Amalfi DOC “Vigna Grotta Piana”
Costa d’Amalfi DOC “Vigna Grotta Piana”
Ettore Sammarco, Campania, Italy
2021 2020
Ginestra (40%)Biancolella (30%)Falanghina Flegrea (30%)
“Explosive notes of exotic fruit. Some ripe peach and blossom, faint bloom. Beautiful fragrant. Light, pretty, deftly balanced. A touch of brioche cushions the flow of juicy fruit. Instantly recognisable as a fine wine. Very impressive.”
92 Paul Caputo

Other wines made from Falanghina Flegrea


Irpinia DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Irpinia DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Vigne Guadagno, Campania, Italy
2021
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
Campania IGP “Campanelle” Falanghina Flegrea
Campania IGP “Campanelle” Falanghina Flegrea
Casa Setaro, Campania, Italy
2019
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
Roccamonfina IGP “Sinuessa” Falanghina Flegrea
Roccamonfina IGP “Sinuessa” Falanghina Flegrea
Villa Matilde, Campania, Italy
2021
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Il Grotta del Sole, Campania, Italy
2021
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
Campania IGP “Domus Giulii” Falanghina Flegrea
Campania IGP “Domus Giulii” Falanghina Flegrea
La Sibilla, Campania, Italy
2012
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
Campania IGP Falanghina Flegrea
Campania IGP Falanghina Flegrea
Azienda Agricola San Salvatore, Campania, Italy
2021
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Terranera, Campania, Italy
2017
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
Campi Flegrei DOC “Le Cigliate” Falanghina Flegrea
Campi Flegrei DOC “Le Cigliate” Falanghina Flegrea
Cantine Farro, Campania, Italy
2018
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
Falerno del Massico DOC “Vigna Caracci”
Falerno del Massico DOC “Vigna Caracci”
Villa Matilde, Campania, Italy
2018
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
Campania IGP “Strione” Falanghina Flegrea
Campania IGP “Strione” Falanghina Flegrea
Cantine degli Astroni, Campania, Italy
2015
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Flegrea
Carputo, Campania, Italy
2021
Falanghina Flegrea (100%)
Costa d’Amalfi DOC Bianco
Costa d’Amalfi DOC Bianco
Cantine Marisa Cuomo, Campania, Italy
2019
Falanghina Flegrea (60%)Biancolella (40%)
Costa d’Amalfi DOC “Furore”
Costa d’Amalfi DOC “Furore”
Cantine Marisa Cuomo, Campania, Italy
2018
Falanghina Flegrea (60%)Biancolella (40%)
Capri DOC
Capri DOC
Cantina Scala Fenicia, Campania, Italy
2018
Falanghina Flegrea (40%)Biancolella (20%)
Costa d’Amalfi DOC “Terre Saracene”
Costa d’Amalfi DOC “Terre Saracene”
Ettore Sammarco, Campania, Italy
2020
Pepella (30%)Falanghina Flegrea (20%)
Galluccio DOC “Gallicius”
Galluccio DOC “Gallicius”
Tenuta Adolfo Spada, Campania, Italy
2017
Falanghina Flegrea
Vesuvio DOC
Vesuvio DOC
Tenuta delle Ginestre, Campania, Italy
2016
CaprettoneCoda di Volpe BiancaFalanghina Flegrea

Producers using Falanghina Flegrea


Le Vigne di Parthenope
Campania, Italy

Le Vigne di Parthenope is a small producer in Campi Flegrei.

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Cantine Marisa Cuomo
Campania, Italy

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Carputo
Campania, Italy

Carputo is a boutique wine producer located in the Campi Flegrei. On the hill of Viticella Quarto the estate cultivates Falanghina Flegrea and Piedirosso.

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Cantina Scala Fenicia
Campania, Italy

Cantina Scala Fenicia is one of the last remaining producers of wine on the small but prestigious island of Capri, just off the coast of Naples. With vineyards planted on steep terraces, grapes such as Greco, Falanghina Flegrea and the local Biancolella are blend to create a crisp, but floral white wine.

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La Sibilla
Campania, Italy

La Sibilla is a small boutique producer of wines in the Campi Flegrei area of Campania.

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Cantine dell'Averno
Campania, Italy

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Azienda Agricola Agnanum di Raffaele Moccia
Campania, Italy

Raffaele Moccia is producing low production wines on the slopes of an extinct volcano just to the west of Naples. The vines, officially in the appellation of Campi Flegrei, are located above the ancient village of Agnano, near Pozzuoli, and are characterised by volcanic sand. Falanghina and Piedirosso are the key varieties here.

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Casa Setaro
Campania, Italy

Casa Setaro is a small producer of about 10 hectares located in the Vesuvio national park in Campania. It is known for producing Lacryma Christi wines within the Vesuvio DOC.

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Tenuta Adolfo Spada
Campania, Italy

Tenuta Adolfo Spada is a small estate making good quality wine in the north of Campania.

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Ettore Sammarco
Campania, Italy

Ettore Sammarco founded his winery in 1962 in the medieval village of Ravello on the Amalfi coast. Local varieties such as Biancolella and Ginestra are cultivated at up to 365m.

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Contrada Salandra
Campania, Italy

Contrada Salandra is a tiny estate in Pozzuoli making interesting wines in the volcanic soils of the Campi Flegrei. Giuseppe Fortunato only produces about 1700 cases a year from Falanghina Flegrea and Piedirosso.

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Il Grotta del Sole
Campania, Italy

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