'Fringilla' Falanghina DOC 2019, Donna Elvira

Seven year old Falanghina. Most of it gets drunk within a year of harvest, which is why hardly anybody knows what it becomes.

GRAPE AND CLASSIFICATION 100% Falanghina, Irpinia DOC

PRODUCTION AREA In Montemiletto territory at an altitude of 400mt above sea level, various exposures.

SOIL Clay like. PRUNING AND TRAINING SYSTEM: Double branched Guyot method, 4000 plants per hectare with a production volume of 80 quintals per hectare. HARVEST AND WINE MAKING SYSTEM: Harvested by hand at the end of September, placed in ventilated boxes, softly pressed, and left to rest before fermentation occurs in a temperature-controlled area.After the first racking, the wine is left in the tank for at least 12 months, on the fine lees, to define and harmonize the taste balance and enhance the varietal aromas.

AGEING After bottling, ageing continues in bottles for a minimum of 12 months. Crisp, refreshing white wine made with 100% Falanghina grapes. Light honey in colour, its long lasting, intense fruity manner leaves you with a dry, balanced full bodied experience. This beautiful white wine is amazing with starters, soups, white meats, fish and cheese or simply as a refreshing wine to be enjoyed anytime the need arises!