Falanghina is a bright, aromatic Campanian white enjoying a deserved revival across southern Italy. Fresh and floral, it offers green apple, citrus, white peach and a delicate floral-and-herbal lift, with crisp acidity and a clean, mineral finish. More immediately charming and easygoing than the structured Greco or Fiano, it is a versatile, food-friendly and great-value coastal white.
Structure
| Body | An ancient variety once used for the wines of Roman Campania, Falanghina is grown around the Bay of Naples and in Benevento. Mostly unoaked and made for freshness, it balances southern ripeness with lively acidity, making a perfect, affordable Mediterranean aperitif. |
|---|---|
| Acidity | Medium to high, fresh. |
| Tannin | None (white). |
| Finish | Clean and floral, with apple, citrus and mineral. |
| Aroma | Green apple, citrus, white peach, white flowers and herbs. |
Serving: 8–11°C (46–52°F). · Decanting: None needed.
Falanghina drinking window
| Tier | Drinking window |
|---|---|
| Everyday | Drink within 1–2 years. |
| Premium Campanian | Best 1–4 years. |
| Top single-vineyard | 3–7 years. |
| Vintage | Drinking window |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Drink now. |
| 2023 | Drink now to 2026. |
| 2024 | Drink now to 2027. |
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Falanghina — questions answered
What does Falanghina taste like?
Fresh green apple and citrus with white peach and delicate florals — bright, easygoing and charming.
How does Falanghina compare to Greco and Fiano?
It is lighter, fresher and more immediately approachable, where Greco and Fiano are more structured and age-worthy.
Is Falanghina good value?
Yes — it offers fresh, aromatic, food-friendly drinking at modest prices, a southern Italian bargain.
What food pairs with Falanghina?
Seafood, shellfish, salads and light coastal dishes suit its fresh, mineral character.