Cantine Astroni, Vigna Astroni Falanghina Campi Felegri 2016

Jancis Robinson
"Intense straw yellow. A wine chock-full of minerals, savoury white fruit and grapefruit. Impressive interpretation of Falanghina and highly original. 17.5/20 points. (WS)"

Vinous Reverie Notes
Falanghina from sandy soils with volcanic origins grown on outer slopes of the Astroni Crater. The grapes are harvested by hand and delivered to the winery in small crates. They are destemmed, slightly crushed, and left in pneumatic presses where the skins and juice macerate for a few hours. Tasting Notes: A deep straw yellow color. Mineral notes combine with elegant toasted sweet almond and light herbaceous scents. Sapidity is the first impact noted during tasting which is then followed by a lively acidity. These components interact well with the smoothness of the wine.