2025 Antonio Caggiano Falanghina Campania
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Body: full-bodied. Fuller than most white wines from ; 13.5% alcohol.
Acidity: high. from the warm climate of .
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Antonio Caggiano is an established name in Campania and plays an important role in the revaluation of indigenous grape varieties from Southern Italy. The estate is located in Taurasi and is known for its focus on quality and terroir. Caggiano combines modern techniques with respect for tradition, where precision and purity take center stage. The wines are recognizable by their balance between ripe fruit and fresh structure. With Falanghina, the house demonstrates just how versatile and refined this grape can be. You can find more information about this winery in the Winery tab.
Origin and terroir
This Falanghina comes from Campania, a region with a long wine tradition and a diverse landscape. The vineyards are situated on hilly terrain with volcanic influences and calcareous soils. This results in wines with minerality and tension. The climate is Mediterranean, with warm days and cooling influences from the mountains and the sea. As a result, the grapes retain their freshness while ripening optimally. This balance defines the style of the wine.
Grapes and vineyard management
The wine is made from 100% Falanghina, a grape known for its aromatic expression and fresh acidity. The vineyards are carefully managed with a focus on low yields and healthy grapes. The harvest is done by hand to ensure quality. The combination of terroir and meticulous vineyard management results in a wine of purity and character.
Vinification and aging
After the harvest, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented at a controlled temperature to preserve aromatic freshness. Vinification focuses on precision and pure fruit. The wine then ages partly on the fine lees, where sur lie aging provides extra texture and a soft structure. This approach gives the wine more depth without losing its fresh character.
Color, smell and taste
The wine has a clear, light yellow color with a fresh appearance. The aroma reveals notes of citrus zest and spicy accents, combined with ripe apricot. On the palate, a soft, almost silky texture follows, with flavors of apple and ripe melon. The wine remains dry and fresh, with an elegant finish featuring subtle floral and tropical nuances.
Style and character
This Falanghina is a fine example of the balance between ripeness and freshness. The wine has a round structure but remains lively due to its acidity. The style is accessible, yet possesses sufficient depth and detail to remain interesting. This makes it suitable for both immediate consumption and a short aging period.
Volume
The 2025 vintage in Campania displays a beautiful balance between ripe fruit and fresh acidity. The conditions resulted in aromatic grapes with good structure. This Falanghina is immediately accessible but retains sufficient tension to develop further in the coming years. Drink from now until approximately 2028.
Food and wine pairings
This wine is very suitable as an aperitif, but also comes into its own with light dishes. Think of shellfish, grilled fish, or salads with citrus and herbs. This Falanghina also pairs excellently with vegetarian dishes and light pastas. The fresh acidity and soft structure make it versatile.
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If available, you will find the official factsheet and additional information about this fine wine in the 'Attachments' tab. We will automatically send these to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to collect the wine, you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, situated almost next to the A16 with ample parking. Click here for our address.
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From: Making the Case for Campania (Sep 2025)
The 2024 Falanghina opens with citrus zest and savory herbs complicating ripe apricots. A silken textural wave of apple and opulently ripe melon washes over the palate. The 2024 finishes on a refined note, classically dry yet fresh with a resonance of tropical inner florals.
- By Eric Guido on September 2025
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Antonio Caggiano - the 'Barolo of the South'
The Italian winery Antonio Caggiano is located in the wine region of Campania in the municipality (and also DOCG) of Taurasi. Taurasi is an important wine center for the region and you will also find yourself in an atmosphere of folklore, ancient traditions, historical architecture and religion. The city of Taurasi has a historic city center with amazing architectural masterpieces and ancient art pieces. Old churches and chapels beautify the area with its many folkloric festivals and traditions.
The wines from the spectacular winery Antonio Caggiano are all very special. The top wine is the Taurasi Vina Macchia dei Goti, also known as the 'Barolo of the South'. Furthermore, the winery makes the beautiful Fiano di Avelino and Greco di Tufo, from the 2 most typical white grapes from the Campania. Both wines are named after distant places that Caggiono visited as a photographer. The winery makes 3 different DOCGs and only a few copy them. The Macchia was voted best red Aglianico wine in the New York Times and we totally agree.
History
The winery founder, Antonio Caggiano, is quirky and outgoing. In addition to being a winemaker, he has been a passionate and enthusiastic photographer who has traveled all over the world for years. From the cold of the Artic countries to the African desert, from the United States to South America and finally to the old family vineyard (Salae Domini) to work on the realization of his winery founded in 1990. Driven by an irresistible desire to give a voice to the history & traditions of his beloved Taurasi, Antonio decided to start his own winery.
The winery has beautiful cellars with numerous fascinating small tunnels, built and designed by Antonio, who is also an architect. These cellars are not only the place where barriques, bottles and barrels are kept, but they also represent a real museum of wine growing. In every corner, on every wall and in the multiple recesses in the stone walls, the typical tools and objects used by winemakers can be admired. In addition to the tools and vessels, there is a variety of wood, glass and stone artwork, some of which were created by Antonio himself and others received as gifts from artist friends.
Antonio started this winery partly for his own pleasure, and partly for the challenge. Not only to rediscover the aromas and flavors previously lost in Taurasi wine, but also to create a small museum of farming tools used in the past. The winery has a modern technical structure with an authentic style. Visitors are welcome to wander through the cellars, giving the impression of a mysterious underground land made between walls of large stones, arches and vaults. These great cellars are therefore one of the distinguishing features of this winery.
The company is currently run by Antonio's son Giuseppe. Giuseppe, helped by his father and thanks to meticulous and passionate hard work in the vineyard and winery, has contributed to achieving a quality, distinctive style that has marked winery Antonio Caggiano as one of the best representatives of Irpinia wines.
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Deze Falanghina opent met frisse citruszeste en kruidige accenten, gevolgd door rijpe abrikoos, appel en zijdezachte meloen met subtiele bloemige en tropische tonen en een levendige, droge zuurgraad. Daardoor snijdt de wijn mooi door het zilte van schaal- en schelpdieren en vult hij de textuur van gegrilde of licht gebakken witte vis aan, terwijl hij met een citrusdressing of olijfolie in salades en bij gegrilde groenten harmoniëert; bereidingen als stomen of pocheren van vis, licht grillen of een eenvoudige ceviche met citroen en verse kruiden versterken de frisheid en maken de combinatie extra geslaagd.
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