Donnachiara – Resilienza Beneventano Falanghina 2022
Campania – Italy 🇮🇹
Overview
This wine highlights Falanghina blended with other indigenous white grapes (IGT level) to add complexity and depth. Crafted in the “Resilienza” line, it emphasizes Falanghina’s bright acidity, aromatic character, and delicate balance without malolactic fermentation.
Aromas & Flavors
Quite aromatic, with tropical fruit notes alongside citrus and stone fruit. Subtle floral tones bring freshness, while ripe pear and a hint of melon add charm.
Mouthfeel
Bright and crisp, medium-bodied with a delicate, refined texture. Zero MLF preserves vivid acidity, giving the wine liveliness and a clean, elegant finish.
Food Pairings
Ideal with seafood risotto, grilled octopus, or lemony pasta dishes. Also pairs well with fresh cheeses and Mediterranean-style appetizers.
Verdict
A beautifully expressive Falanghina blend — complex, aromatic, and vibrant. Super delicious, elegant on the palate, and a testament to the grape’s resilience and charm. Absolutely loved it. 🍋🌸
Absolutely loved it.!!
Did You Know?
The name Resilienza reflects strength and vitality — fitting for Falanghina, an ancient grape that has survived phylloxera and modern challenges to remain a Campanian treasure. — a year ago
Very drinkable. Refreshing but with solid tannins. — 5 years ago
Fruity white — 5 years ago
First time cooking recommended recipes to pair with wine (orecchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage). Rainy Sunday, but slowly recovering from sickness — 7 years ago
Tasty white wine made with Falanghina grapes from the Campania region. Makes for great sipping in the spring and summer. Pairs well with with a variety of foods including Asian, poultry and of course pasta. Drank June 2025 — 6 months ago
Swordfish with olives capers sun dried tomatoes — 4 years ago
Wonderful wine. From what I remember, there was an underlying savory/mineral note to it which was next level. — 5 years ago
Refreshingly dry zippy citrus balanced with body from the skin contact. Way too easy to drink. Just the way sparkling should be. Pairs tremendously well with cheese and salty crackers. — 5 years ago
A very well balanced glass - a full bodied refreshing taste with a citrus note throughout in the background, emerging at the end. Very drinkable and easy to enjoy as a stand-alone. — 7 years ago
This is a great white wine resembling a Pinot Grigio. Not too dry and it is light and crisp. — 8 years ago
Volcanic? Definitely needs food. Lots of acid and minerals. — 4 years ago
Refreshing, medium body. Very drinkable. — 5 years ago
Nice drinking wine. Dry start. Fruity finish. — 6 years ago
Adult stuff, label notwithstanding. Good, rustic natural. Plenty of sediment. — 7 years ago
Joe Christenson
Bright, salty, mineral notes, has some body. The reviewers noting an oiliness are spot on. Floral, plenty of baked yellow fruit (pear, golden apple). — 6 months ago