Le Mattine
IRPINIA FALANGHINA DOCPreview
Falanghina holds a prominent position within Fonzone’s production, standing alongside the most renowned native grape varieties of Irpinia. Its vibrant acidity, balanced alcohol content and natural structure give this variety a distinctive and refined character.
Le Mattine is produced from Falanghina grapes grown in the “Mattine” vineyard within the Fonzone estate in Paternopoli, located at 380 meters above sea level on sandy-clay soils.
Falanghina holds a prominent position within Fonzone’s production, standing alongside the most renowned native grape varieties of Irpinia. Its vibrant acidity, balanced alcohol content and natural structure give this variety a distinctive and refined character.
Le Mattine is produced from Falanghina grapes grown in the “Mattine” vineyard within the Fonzone estate in Paternopoli, located at 380 meters above sea level on sandy-clay soils.
The nearby Ifalco stream helps moderate the surrounding microclimate, creating optimal conditions for vine growth.
To fully enhance the potential of Falanghina, the harvest is divided into four distinct phases.
Data Sheet
Denomination: Irpinia Falanghina DOC
Grape composition: falanghina 100%
Vineyard location: Paternopoli (AV)
Soil: clay and sandy-clay
Altitude: 380–430 m a.s.l.
Exposure: predominantly north-facing
Planting Year: 2011
Planting density:4500 plants per hectare
Training system: vertical trellis
Pruning: guyot
Yield: 70 quintals per hectare
Harvest period: early to late October
Winemaking and aging
Le Mattine originates from four distinct harvest moments.
The first batch undergoes grape cooling, followed by gentle destemming and fermentation in stainless steel.
The second batch is subjected to 12 hours of cold maceration in stainless steel before soft pressing and fermentation in the same vessel.
The third batch undergoes a three-day maceration in stainless steel to extract greater aromatic depth and structure.
The fourth and latest-harvested batch is macerated and aged in terracotta amphorae for six to eight months.
All four batches evolve separately for approximately 12 months before being blended. The wine then rests in stainless steel for an additional 6 months prior to bottling.
Total aging: 36 months
Organoleptic characteristics
Deep straw yellow in colour.
On the nose, it reveals notes of citrus peel and broom blossom, enriched by hints of pastry and a delicate smoky nuance.
On the palate, it shows pronounced salinity balanced by ripe fruit and vibrant acidity. The finish is long and persistent, with subtle citrus and lightly almond-like notes.
Pairings
It pairs beautifully with seafood and land-based dishes alike. Ideal with Neapolitan-style salt cod, white meat ragù, grilled seafood and shellfish.
Excellent also with medium-aged cheeses and traditional Campanian dishes such as pasta with legumes or vegetable-based preparations.
Service guidelines
Serving temperature: 10–12°C
Recommended glass: medium-to-large white wine glass with a slightly tapered rim, allowing proper oxygenation and enhancing aromatic complexity.
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