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La Fortessa Taburno Falanghina Del Sannio 2016

La Fortessa Taburno Falanghina Del Sannio 2016
La Fortessa Taburno Falanghina Del Sannio 2016

Campania D.O.C., Italy



Community Score: 4.5/5
Community Reviews: 3
 
Price: $16.95
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 13%
 

Drink: 2017-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: La Fortessa

Andrea Shapiro rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

A shining clear pale gold colour with a lively bouquet. Aged with controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks. Ripe peach, mandarin and sweet white blossoms. A note of spearmint adds to the freshness with some salty white pepper. Also a touch of dried apricot. Flavours are bright; pink grapefruit citrus, starfruit, nectarine and yellow plum fruitiness is also met with chive and cilantro herbal touches. An element of salty snow peas accompanied by stony minerals makes this very crisp despite it fruit forwardness. Medium plus marked acidity with a crisp yet soft medium minus body and finish with yellow bell peppers and honeydew melon notes persisting. Refreshing, clean and elegant. Incredibly food friendly. Pair with calamari, scampi, grilled octopus roasted seasoned chicken and mussels. 90 points - January 2018
 

  


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