Falanghina BIO Polvanera
| Sommelier score | 89/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | Polvanera |
| Denomination | Puglia Igt |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grapes | 100% Falanghina |
| Organic | Yes |
| Alcohol content | 12,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | BA/17346 |
| Winery headquarter | Polvanera-Vic.le Lamie Marchesana, 601-Gioia del Colle (BA) |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Aperitif, Smoked Fish appetizers, Mussels, Octopus salad, Linguine in squid ink, Baked sea bream, swordfish, Fish stew |
| Region | Apulia (Italy) |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Falanghina |
This Apulian white wine from the Polvanera winery was born in the Marchesana vineyard near Goia del Colle, on ferrous soils with underlying limestone: the grapes used for the production of this wine are 100% Falanghina, which are harvested in the fourth week of September by mechanical harvest. . The bunches are then subjected to soft pressing with maceration in the press for 2/3 hours, followed by fermentation in stainless steel for 20 days at a temperature of 13 ° C. Finally, the wine rests for 3 months in stainless steel tanks with a final 2 months in the bottle.
Characteristics of this white wine
The organoleptic examination shows a straw yellow color and a very intense olfactory bouquet of peach, apricot, chamomile, sage and bergamot. On the palate the taste is fresh and savory with a persistent finish with an aftertaste of aromatic herbs.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this Apulian white wine
Excellent with fish-based dishes, from appetizers to main courses; serve at a temperature of 8-10 ° C.
