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Outstanding in Our Field
Falanghina Flegrea
Vinifera
Type

Italy
Origin
Berry Color
White
Clones Available - FPS number listed
01
Also Known As
Falanghina
Certified
Yes
Resistance
Possibly phylloxera, though own-rooted is not recommended
Where it's Grown
Italy, minimal planting in the United States
Fun Facts
In Italy, Falanghina is the labeled wine however there are two cultivars permitted to use that name which leads to confusion; Falanghina Flegrea and Falanghina Beneventana. They are often blended together instead of vinified as a varietal wine.
Viticulture Characteristics
Thrives in Mediterranean like climates; berries are mid to late ripening.
Wine Characteristics
Light to medium bodied with citrus blossom and pine aroma, pear and apple on the palate with medium to high acid.
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