La Falanghina Anima Lavica di La Guardiense is the cru of Falanghina originating from the selection of cooperative vineyards with predominantly volcanic soils. Founded in 1960 by 33 visionary and courageous members, today La Guardiense has around a thousand members: all farmers who directly cultivate over 1,500 hectares of hillside vineyards (around 350 meters above sea level), with an average annual production of 200,000 quintals of grapes. Great attention to environmental sustainability has always been imperative, and it is practiced through integrated pest management in the vineyards and the use of renewable energy from their impressive photovoltaic plant. (Speaking of plants, the cooperative owns one of the largest sparkling wine plants in the South of Italy.) The winemaking is entrusted to the duo Marco Giulioli, in-house winemaker, and Riccardo Cotarella, external consultant. The Falanghina Anima Lavica di La GuardienseFalanghina Anima Lavica is part of the Janare line: "in Sannio, the Janare are the witches, mythical figures of peasant civilization and culture alluding to the strong and indomitable character of the women of this land." The grapes undergo cryomaceration in reduction, are gently pressed, and fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperatures; the short aging process also takes place in stainless steel.

FALANGHINA ANIMA LAVICA LA GUARDIENSE: THE TASTING

The Falanghina Anima Lavica from La Guardiense presents itself with a straw-colored hue with greenish reflections. On the nose, amidst a dense veil of mineral smoke, hints of lime, flowers, wild herbs, broom, and white peach emerge. The palate offers citrus freshness, salt, and a certain structure. Perfect with linguine with mussels and lemon.