Azienda Agricola Vadiaperti

Vadiaperti Falanghina 2019

Size 750 mL

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Falanghina is an ancient grape variety thought to be Greek in origin. It has long made a home in the Italian countryside, but its name (derived from the Latin “falangae,” meaning the stake used to support grapevines) still speaks to more far flung roots. The grape was especially popular during the Roman era, when its gentle, moderate acidity and floral perfume were much in style.

With the decline of the Roman empire, Falanghina fell from popularity, replaced largely by high-acid, high-tannin reds. Of late, as the public palate shifts from international stylistics to a more diversified baseline, Falanghina has resumed its lost status as one of the most sought-out varieties in Italy.

About Azienda Agricola Vadiaperti

Vadiaperti is a small, family winery located in Irpinia, a historic vine-growing region in southern Italy. Winemaker Raffaele Troisi started the venture, planting vines on his family estate in Montefredane. Raffaele focused his attention of local grape varieties, including Fiano and Coda di Volpe. Raffaele unfortunately died young. His wife, Elisa, kept his vision alive, and over the decades, became one of the region’s most knowledgeable vine growers. Elsa was naturally talented, with an intuitive grasp of both viticulture and winemaking. It was Elisa’s son, Antonio, who took the family farm into the commercial realm. Antonio would name his son after his father, Raffaele, drawing the family lineage full circle. This is the Raffaele heading the estate today. Raffaele is deeply dedicated to capturing an accurate portraiture of Montefredane terroir. At 2,100 feet above sea level, the hills of Montefredane are cool, arid, and intense. The soil is almost entirely composed of volcanic "tufo," a naturally well-drained and mineral-rich deposit. His vines range from 25 to 50 years old.