La Guardiense Guardiolo Falanghina del Sannio
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La Guardiense Guardiolo Falanghina del Sannio is an intense and expressive Italian white wine from the Campania region.
Falanghina is an ancient Italian white grape, reportedly of Greek origin. Producers cultivate this unusual varietal in premium hillside locations, then vinify it at cool temperatures in stainless steel to maintain bright fruity flavours. It was then bottled the February following the year of the harvest.
La Guardiense is a leading co-operative in Campania, close to Benevento. The winery has excellent vineyards in the Sannio denomination, named after the Samnites, a hardy tribe that fought off the onslaught of the Roman army for decades. The wines here are expertly crafted by winemaker Marco Giulioli, renowned for his passion and dedication, and consultant Riccardo Cotarella, a master in the art of winemaking.
Enjoy La Guardiense Guardiolo Falanghina del Sannio with with fish or vegetable dishes. It's also excellent with white meats and soft or stringy cheeses. Intriguing alongside Neapolitan pizza. Serve this well chilled.
Producer's Tasting Notes
Straw yellow colour with green reflections. The nose expresses intense floral and fruity notes of notable intensity. Then, in the mouth it combines a notable complexity with a pleasant freshness. It boasts bright notes of citrus and apple.
