CARACENA - Oppida Aminea

Region: Campania

Appellation: Falanghina di Sannio DOC

Grape Variety: Falanghina

 

Vineyards of origin: Vineyards in the hills of the Sannio area in the municipality of Benevento. The grapes used to make Caracena are grown in dark, clayey, tufaceous soil that is rich in organic substances. The climate is characterized by harsh winters and hot summers.

 

Total vineyard area: 1.2ha

 

Maturation: for 3 months on the yeasts in stainless steel tanks

 

Ageing in bottle: at least 3 months

 

Caracena, Falanghina del Sannio DOC: the name of this grape comes from its Latin name “falanga”, the post where to blind vines in the past.

 

Tasting Notes:

Its color is soft yellow with nuances close to green. In current times, it is a wine that is able to express youth and spontaneity thanks to its perfumes and aromas of Mediterranean spices, citrus, dry and mature fruits.

 

Food Pairings:

It pairs extremely well with fish of every kind, crude or cooked.

 

Service Temperature:

10-12°C