How do you pronounce Falanghina?

Falanghina is pronounced fah-lahn-GEE-nah.

Where does Falanghina come from?

Falanghina grows in Campania, Italy.

Expect lemon, green apple, pear, white flowers. Closest familiar reference: a Pinot Grigio with more to say — brighter, with pear and a mineral edge.

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
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How do you pronounce Falanghina?: Falanghina is pronounced fah-lahn-GEE-nah.
Where does Falanghina come from?: Falanghina grows in Campania, Italy.
What does Falanghina taste like?: Expect lemon, green apple, pear, white flowers. Closest familiar reference: a Pinot Grigio with more to say — brighter, with pear and a mineral edge.

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