Falanghina is an ancient white grape of Campania, believed by some to be a component of the Roman wine Falernum, though the connection is debated. It is grown across the region, with the best examples emerging from the volcanic soils around the Campi Flegrei and the limestone hills of Benevento. The wines are dry and medium-bodied with firm acidity, giving green apple, citrus peel, and white flowers alongside a distinctly mineral, sometimes smoky undertone. Unlike many southern Italian whites it holds its freshness well and can improve over several years in bottle. One of the clearest expressions of Campania's volcanic character.
