Falanghina
White wine grape variety
Also known as Falanghina Beneventana
Falanghina is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon, green apple, white flowers. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sauvignon Blanc and Albarino.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for citrus and white-flower profile with fresh mineral lift.
- Check acidity as energetic but not as piercing as Sauvignon Blanc (#10790).
Confidence signals
- Lemon-white flower profile
- Fresh acidity with saline edge
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Sannio · Campi Flegrei · Irpinia
- Classic styles: Crisp southern Italian aromatic white · Volcanic-influenced mineral Campania white
Common questions
Is Falanghina a red or white grape variety?
Falanghina is a white wine grape variety.
What does Falanghina smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Falanghina include lemon, green apple and white flowers. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Falanghina?
Documented tells for Falanghina: Look for citrus and white-flower profile with fresh mineral lift. and Check acidity as energetic but not as piercing as Sauvignon Blanc (#10790)..
What is Falanghina most often confused with in blind tasting?
Falanghina is most commonly confused with Sauvignon Blanc, Albarino and Verdejo. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Falanghina grown?
Classic regions for Falanghina include Sannio, Campi Flegrei and Irpinia.