Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Falesco – Est! Est! Est!!! di Montefiascone “Le Pòggere” 2024
Montefiascone, Lazio, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A historic and legendary white from Lazio, crafted under the DOP classification. This blend, traditionally based on Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia Bianca, and Rosetto, carries a legacy dating back to the year 1100, when a bishop’s servant famously marked tavern doors with “Est!” (meaning “it is”) to signal the best local wine.

Aromas & Flavors
On the nose, it is floral and fruity, with notes of green apple, citrus zest, white peach, and wildflowers, underscored by light herbal nuances. The palate is refreshing and crisp, showcasing lemon peel, green melon, and delicate almond on the finish.

Mouthfeel
Light-bodied and zesty with a clean, mineral-driven structure. The bright acidity keeps it lively, while the subtle almond bitterness on the back end adds character and balance.

Winemaking Notes
Produced by Falesco (Famiglia Cotarella), one of the most respected wineries in Lazio. Stainless steel fermentation preserves purity, freshness, and aromatics, aligning with the classic style that has kept this DOC wine a regional staple for centuries.

Food Pairing
Perfect alongside grilled white fish, spaghetti alle vongole, light risotto, or fresh mozzarella with tomatoes and basil. Its crispness also makes it a great match for fried seafood or vegetable antipasti.

Verdict
A heritage-driven everyday white with historical charm and simple elegance. Casual, refreshing, and wallet-friendly, it’s a staple summer sipper with a story worth retelling at the table. — a month ago

John W

9.6

Orvieto Classico - brilliant gold not quite as brilliant as the Neri.
Grechetto 50%, Procanico 40% and drupeggio verdello Malvasia 10%. On the nose, apple, peach and florals. On the palate, peach and heavy minerality. — a year ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.9

Dayum, Italian white wines nearly always over-deliver for the price. Touch of white flowers, orchard fruit, lovely balance, paired handsomely with precisely-fried calamari. #antinoriwines have been ever reliable for me. — 4 months ago

Jessica Tomczyk

9.5

Jacob loves — a year ago

John W

9.2

Sangiovese and montepulciano
Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, cherry and red berry with minerals. On the palate, mirrors the nose with strong minerality. Surprisingly good. — a year ago

Carl-Johan Enell

9.3

Havtorn i både smak och doft - en lite järnig ton och med en hint av apelsin. Låter som ett glas juice men det är väldigt gott med välavvägda smaker. — 4 years ago

Todd Scurci

8.9

#orvieto #vallata — 6 months ago

with Annie

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2010 | tasted blind next to a Barolo. This is a treat. Full bodied, iodine ánd umami. Great structure. I prefer Brunello. — 7 months ago

Francesca Verrucci

9.0

Interesting wine from Umbria. Floral fruity on the nose, it’s quite rich on the palate with a long finish. Very good with seafood. — 3 years ago

George Booth

9.0

Wonderful wine had with home made fig chutney Orvieto cheese and some wonderful salami — 5 years ago