Paternoster Vulcanico Falanghina 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Paternoster
Label Name:
 
Vulcanico Falanghina
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Basilicata (Vulture area - Mount Vulture, Barile)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Falanghina
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 90 pts (tasting 2022, 2021 vintage); Vinous 90 pts (2021); Wine Enthusiast 91 pts (Vulcanico releases/2022-2023 listings)

Tasting Note
Bright straw-yellow. Aromas of lemon, yellow apple, white flowers and herbs with saline/mineral and almond notes. Crisp, medium-bodied, fresh acidity and a persistent citrus-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled white fish, shellfish, shrimp scampi, lemon pasta, fresh goat cheeses, salads, antipasti. Asian: sushi/sashimi, ceviche, tempura, steamed fish with ginger & scallions, mild Thai seafood dishes, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Falanghina grapes; stainless-steel fermentation at 16–18°C; matured ~5 months on fine lees in steel; bottled under cork.

Vineyard Info
Paternoster, family winery founded 1927 in Barile (Vulture). ~20 ha of vineyards at 450–600 m on volcanic soils; Tommasi family involvement since 2016 to expand production and distribution.