Falanghina Via del Campo di Quintodecimo perfectly expresses all the fruity and mineral character of Falanghina. It is a cru obtained exclusively from grapes coming from a single vineyard of Falanghina, Vigna Via del Campo, located in Mirabella Eclano, in the Piano dei Greci area. Quintodecimo is in the heart of the Taurasi DOCG area, about 80 km northeast of Naples, on the ridge of a small hill facing north/west with a slope of 25%, at an altitude of 460 meters, with clay-limestone soils. As Professor Moio points out, "The landscape of Irpinia is very original for a southern Italian environment. The visitor will not find sunny plains, sun-burnt hills, sultry heat, but rather a lot of greenery, with lakes, woods, and mountains covered, often to the top, with chestnut, beech, and centuries-old oak trees." The grapes are hand-picked at perfect ripeness; after a long pressing of the whole clusters, the free-run must, rigorously protected from oxygen, is separated from the press must and clarified by natural sedimentation. Fermentation takes place 70% in stainless steel tanks and 30% in new oak barrels. This is followed by an eight-month aging period on fine lees regularly stirred in the wine.

FALANGHINA VIA DEL CAMPO QUINTODECIMO: TASTING

Falanghina Via del Campo di Quintodecimo presents itself in a bright golden yellow hue. The aromas range from notes of apple, pineapple, aromatic herbs, and wildflowers to refined saline and mineral tones. The palate is enveloping, fresh, salty, with toasted and mentholated hints. Excellent with paccheri artichokes, clams, and bottarga.