Underdog Grape · Italy

Falanghina

If Pinot Grigio has stopped saying anything to you, this ancient Campanian white says more for the same money — lemon, pear, and a mineral snap from volcanic soil.

Tasting profile
Cut lemon and green apple over a stony, saline finish, with just enough weight to feel like a wine rather than a rinse.
Where it grows
Campania, Italy
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Campania, Italy

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