Vesevo Falanghina Beneventano IGP

Once the grapes arrived at the winery they were pressed gently. The must was allowed to settle statically before fermentation at cool temperatures to ensure that the aromatic qualities and fresh fruit flavours were retained in the wine. Following fermentation, the wine spent a period of time being stirred on the lees to add texture and depth of flavour before cold stabilisation and filtration.

Vesevo is situated in the Irpinian hills of Campania. Known as the ‘Switzerland of the South’, this is one of Italy’s most exciting wine-producing areas. The vineyards, planted between 450 and 700 metres above sea level, are subjected to a constant cool breeze that blows off the Bay of Naples. Over the centuries, this same breeze has blown volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius inland, giving the soil here a poor, volcanic character.

Winemaker Antonio Melone carries the flavours obtained in the vineyard into the winery. The Aglianico hails from the warmer area of Benevento and offers a fine, affordable example of one of Italy’s greatest grapes.

The whites are fermented at lower ‘New Zealand-esque’ temperatures (13 – 14°C), resulting in purer flavours being captured. The Falanghina shows delicate perfumes of white flowers with mineral notes to complement the full, ripe palate.