Falanghina

Group of at least two distinct varieties: Falanghina Beneventana and Falanghina Flegrea. Both high in acidity. Aromas & flavors: (Flegrea) Peach, yellow apple, apricot, cherry pit; (Beneventana) less fruity, more floral. Both have a green, leafy note. Best DOPs: (Flegrea) Falanghina del Sannio; (Beneventana) Benevento.

In a nutshell

Color: White

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: None

Origin: Autochthonous

Best Known For: White wines from Campania

Where Grown: Predominantly in Campania (82%)

Regions:

Campania,

Puglia,

Vineyard Area: 5,353 ha (13,222 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

Majority Component in One or More Wines of:

Principal White Grape Varieties:

Campi Flegrei DOC, Capri DOC, Costa d’Amalfi DOC, Falanghina del Sannio DOC, Falerno del Massico DOC, Galluccio DOC, IGP Terre Abruzzesi / Terre d’Abruzzo, Irpinia DOC, Molise DOC, Penisola Sorrentina DOC, Pentro di Isernia / Pentro DOC, San Severo DOC, Sannio DOC, Vesuvio DOC