Terredora Di Paolo Corte Di Giso Irpinia Falanghina DOC 2022 (750ml)

 

Rated 91 Points by James Suckling

 

Nicely neutral and mineral nose with delicate white fruit, sliced apples and almonds.  Crisp, chalky acidity that develop on the refreshing, crunchy, medium-bodied palate.  Fresh and slightly saline finish.

 

Terredora Di Paolo Corte Di Giso

 

Irpinia Falanghina DOC 2022

 

White Wine

 

100% Falanghina

 

Occupying a sort of middle ground between Greco and Fiano, literally and figuratively, is Falanghina.  It borrows some of the piney fragrance of Fiano and some of the juiciness of Greco to create a refreshing, mostly coastal white.  Corte di Giso is the name of the vineyard in Gesualdo, in province of Avellino.  The town takes its name from “Gis-wald”, a valorous Longobard knight.  “Corte” refers to the court of Gesualdo castle in the Middle Ages.  Prince Carlo Gesualdo was known to invite many important poets and writers to his court, like his friend Torquato Tasso.  Gesualdo himself composed various Madrigals in the castle.

 

Winemaker Notes

 

Pale yellow color.  Rich and intense aroma of fruit with hints of apple, pineapple, quince and pear.  Fresh and clean in the mouth with excellent acidity, good structure, and a floral finish.  Versatile enough to serve for the whole meal, ideal with appetizers, soups, fish dishes, buffalo mozzarella, and fresh cheese.

 

Tasting Notes

 

Color:  Pale Yellow

 

Nose:  Rich and intense aroma of fruit with hints of apple, pineapple, quince and pear.

 

Flavor:  Fresh and clean in the mouth with excellent acidity, good structure, and a floral finish.

 

Food Pairing

 

Versatile enough to serve for the whole meal; ideal with appetizers, soups, fish dishes, buffalo mozzarella, and fresh cheees.

 

Alcohol:  13%

 

Winemaking & Aging

 

Varietal Composition:  100% Falanghina

 

Fermentation Container:  Stainless steel tanks

 

Maceration Technique:  Cold, on the skins for less than 24 hours

 

Type of aging container:  Stainless steel tanks

 

Length of aging before bottle:  6 Months

 

Length of bottle aging:  1 Month

 

Vineyard & Production Information

 

Vineyard Name/Appellation:  Irpinia DOC

 

Vineyard Location:  Gesualdo

 

Soil Composition:  Calcareous Clay

 

Training Method:  Bilateral Guyot

 

Elevation:  1,400 - 1,800 feet

 

Exposure:  South-Southeast

 

Vines/Acre:  3,000/Ha

 

Age:  15-20 Years

 

Harvest Time:  Mid- End of October

 

Production:  100,000 Bottles

 

Campania Region, Italy

 

Like many Italian regions, Campania is home to an impressive array of grape varieties, some found almost nowhere else on earth.  Its most important variety is arguably Aglianico, the grape behind the region’s two most famous and respected red wines: Taurasi and Aglianico del Taburno.

 

 

Terredora Di Paolo

 

     Producer Profile

 

Estate Owned by:  Walter Mastroberardino and his children Paolo and Daniela

 

Winemaker:  Paolo Mastroberardino

 

Total acreage of vine:  494 (200 Ha)

 

Winery Production:  1,200,000 bottles

 

Region:  Campania

 

Terredora Di Paolo is a story of a family that is closely linked to Campania, its land, its history and its people for generations.  With 494 acres of privately owned vineyards in the best sites of the Avellino province, Terredora di Paolo is one of the largest wineries in southern Italy.

 

In Irpinian, the wines exhibit a distinctive personality due to its unique microclimate.  The altitude at which the vineyards are found, the soil and the thermal fluctuations develop wines that are intense and elegant and display complex bouquets.  Since its establishment in 1978, Terredora di Paolo has focused on rediscovering and restoring Campania’s ancient and native varietals such as Aglianico, Fiano, Greco and Falanghina.  These varietals are key players that have brought about Campanian’s wine renaissance.

 

Innovation is equally vital and is found throughout the winery, vineyards and cellars.  A team of experts at Terredora di Paolo integrates forward-thinking technology with the region’s established traditions, bringing to life a unique legacy that combines culture and customs in a lively way.  In 1994, when the business world looked to be pulling the Mastroberardino family in different directions, Terredora di Paolo decided to take action.  A concept was realized that focused on the vineyards and modern technology that strengthened and fostered the avantgarde character of Terredora Di Paolo.  This fundamental step was taken to guarantee the highest quality by controlling all aspects of the grape growing cycle.  These checks are fundamental to the production of excellent wines.

 

Great care has been taken in the vineyards and wine cellars to ensure that the traditions and history of the winemaking in this region is honored.  Terredora di Paolo is dedicated to achieving outstanding levels of quality for the indigenous varietals of Campania.

 

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