Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina del Sannio DOC 2023
Feudi di San Gregorio
Feudi di San Gregorio's Falanghina is a summer wine with purpose. The volcanic soils of Campania — heat stored in stone and ash — give Falanghina its distinctive mineral edge, while the 2023 vintage delivers the freshness the grape demands. Uncomplicated but never simple, it's a reminder that great value can come from ancient terroir.
Nose
Bright citrus — lemon and grapefruit — leads, with white flowers and a clean minerality underneath. A hint of green apple and fresh-cut grass adds crispness.
Palate
Light-bodied and bracing, with lemon curd and pear on the entry. The midpalate reveals a subtle honeyed quality balanced by crisp acidity and a faint almond-skin bitterness. Clean and focused throughout.
Finish
Short to medium, finishing dry with a lingering citrus zest and mineral snap.
- Varietal
- Falanghina
- Blend
- 100% Falanghina
- Vineyards
- Estate vineyards in the Sannio zone, Campania, on volcanic and clay soils
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Lightly battered and fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with fresh ricotta and a touch of anchovy — the wine's citrus acidity cuts through the richness while its floral and mineral notes echo the blossoms' delicate flavor.
Founded in 1986 in Sorbo Serpico, Feudi di San Gregorio has led the revival of Campania's indigenous grape varieties, farming Falanghina vines on the volcanic slopes of the Sannio appellation near Naples.
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