Paternoster Vulcanico Falanghina 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Paternoster
Label Name:
 
Vulcanico Falanghina
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Basilicata (Vulture foothills)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Falanghina
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 91 pts (2024); Wine Enthusiast 92; Wine Spectator 88; Tannico/Tannico rating ~88; Bibenda recognition (2023)

Tasting Note
Straw-yellow with green reflections; aromas of white flowers, mango, papaya, citrus peel and fresh herbs; saline minerality, bright acidity, medium body and a clean salty-citrus finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled fish, seafood pasta, salt-cod (baccalà) dishes, fresh cheeses, vegetable antipasti. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, Vietnamese grilled fish, Thai seafood curries, light Chinese seafood stir-fries.

Production Method
Fermented in stainless steel (16–18°C) with 4–5 months on fine lees for texture; conventional viticulture and no oak ageing.

Vineyard Info
Paternoster is a historic family estate in Barile (Mount Vulture area), producing regional Aglianico and native whites since the early 20th century; vineyards on volcanic soils inform minerality.