Facetus is an interesting expression of Falanghina Beneventana produced with a view to creating a rich, full-bodied wine that can age for many years. It is produced from fruit grown around the town of Torrecuso, close to Taburno. Recent vintages of the wine are labelled as Falanghina del Sannio DOC with a reference to the Taburno subzone, but from 2010 and prior the wine is labelled as the now defunct Taburno DOC. The wine generally sees a 20% portion fermented in new barrique and matured for six months in oak. It also contains around 10% dried grapes. For this reason, it carries the ‘late harvest’ or ‘vendemmia tardiva’ classification.
Producer Fontanavecchia
Style Still
Colour White
Grape Blend Falanghina Beneventana (100%)
Label Facetus
Appellation Falanghina del Sannio DOC
Region Campania
Alcohol 14.5%
Same golden colour typical of mature Falanghina Beneventana. Demonstrates ripe apricot, fruit cake, orange rind and even mango. With a decade of age to it there are obvious signs of oxidisation, but this is by no means unpleasant. Instead, this is polished, clean and integrated, benefiting also from the fading of once prominent alcohol. It shows a lengthy, moorish finish with savoury notes of warm pasty, vanilla cream and almond.
Producer Fontanavecchia
Style Still
Colour White
Grape Blend Falanghina Beneventana (100%)
Label Facetus
Appellation Falanghina del Sannio DOC
Region Campania
Alcohol 14.5%
Attractive golden colour, with an intense nose characterised by ripe peach and citrus rind. This is concentrated, with an oily texture. Acidity and alcohol have retreated into the background slightly and some faint, attractive notes of oxidisation creep through to deliver a succulent but mellow wine. An excellent accompaniment to blue sheep’s cheese or sweet pastries.
Producer Fontanavecchia
Style Still
Colour White
Grape Blend Falanghina Beneventana (100%)
Label Facetus
Appellation Falanghina del Sannio DOC
Region Campania
Alcohol 14.5%
A very floral nose of broom, honeysuckle and blossom meets with powerful notes of vanilla and brioche. The palate shows abundant ripe fruit, particularly banana and apricot. Alcohol is very prominent throughout. This is a big, robust wine.