CARACENA
FALANGHINA SANNIO DOC
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The "Caraceni", men of the cliffs, were one of the tribes in the Sannio region during Roman times. An authentic Falanghina: it appears in the bottle exactly as it does in the vineyard. It is aged exclusively in stainless steel in order to allow the full expression of its natural characteristics. Acidic and structured, it is a Falanghina that goes against the trend of standardized wines.
VINEYARDS OF ORIGIN Vineyards in the hill of the Sannio zone 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 1.2 ha; 3.0 a TRAINING SYSTEM Espalier NUMBER OF VINES PER HECTARE 5,000 (2,023 per acre) GRAPES 100% Falanghina VINIFICATION Traditional, off the skins ALCOHOLIC FERMENTATION In stainless steel MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION Complete MATURATION For 3 months on the yeasts in stainless steel AGING IN THE BOTTLE At least 3 months ALCOHOLIC CONTENT 13,00 RECOMMENDED FOOD PAIRINGS Flavourful fish dishes SERVICE TEMPERATURE 10-12°C; 50-54°F BOTTLE SIZES AVAILABLE 0.75 L
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