Falesco Ferentano 2006

A trip to Italy for The Vintage Knows can mean only one thing... many, many wines. Here's the first... A stop into Cul De Sac, an amazing wine bar just off the Piazza Navona in Rome. This place is a must if you are ever in Rome. Their wine list is a catalog of Italy's best offerings, and their selection of cheeses and cured meats is almost as extensive. A request for a full bodied white wine from Lazio yielded the following result...

EXPERIENCE
The wine has a deep golden color, and the nose is dark and earthy (funky if you will). A medium full body, yet a surprisingly crisp finish. All the depth you hope for in a full white, yet also refreshing. Overall, great balance and an interesting duality to its flavors that you don't usually get out of a white wine.

VERDICT
GREAT VALUE - This bottle was €19, so that puts at around $25. Definitely worth that price. From a quick search online, it looks like it's available stateside for $20-$30. If you can find it, get it!

FACTS
Falesco's Ferentano is classified IGT and is made from 100% Roscetto grapes. It comes from Montefiascone in the Lazio region. The wine is aged in barriques for 4 months and then further in bottles. Check our Faleso's website for more information.