Agnanum Campi Flegrei Falanghina 2021
Rafelle’s 2021 Falanghina ‘Campi Flegrei’ truly feels like a stamp of time and place in a 750ml bottle, seeming to showcase the briny sea breezes from the Tyrrhenian Sea, the smoldering underpinnings of Campania’s volcanic geological past, and the time-honored traditions of the region’s millenia of winemaking knowledge. The wine undergoes native yeast fermentation in stainless steel, continuing in the same vessels for malolactic fermentation and aging, keeping the expression of fruit purity front and center, with just a touch of sulfur added before bottling to straighten any out-of-place bacterial elements. Honeyed almond, white orchard blossom, and Bartlett pear lead a wine driven by zippy acidity, with more taut though somewhat waxy, citrus-forward elements of lemon and grapefruit emerging from beneath, each mouthful seemingly imbued with its own personal kiss of salt air. A wonderfully transportational wine driven to even loftier heights by the compactness and intensity of its old-vine fruit.
When it comes to fascinating wine-growing regions, Campi Flegrei has uniqueness in spades. Lying northwest of Naples, along the Amalfi Coast, where winds from the Tyrrhenian Sea rush in each afternoon like clockwork, the area comprises a large caldera of volcanic ash, sand, and basalt. It is here that Agnanum’s winemaker Rafaelle Moccia leans into the ancient vineyard traditions first established by the Romans, focusing heavily on the Falanghina grape, a variety that even Pliny the Elder documented as ‘one of the finest grapes.’ Rafaelle’s 10 hectares of vines range from 60 to 200 years old, and are some of the few that remain planted at the top of the steep Agnano crater. While he practices organic farming in his vineyards, it has never been to gain a catchy certification but instead as a byproduct of using tried-and-true methods from centuries ago. And while Agnanum is Moccia’s labor of love, he is also celebrated in the local culinary scene for the raising of rabbits destined for the dinner tables of some of the finest restaurants in the region.
Shipping Policy
Due to the restrictions of many state laws, we only ship wine to those states where direct shipment from a retailer is permitted by law; currently we ship to AK, CA, DC, ID, LA, MO, NE, NV, NH, NM, ND, OR, VA, WV and WY. This list is subject to change without notice. In addition, each state imposes limitations on the amount of wine any particular resident may receive by direct shipment. To ensure that you are able to order wine for direct shipment from our website, please consult the specific state requirements for your state.
Please note that all orders must be placed by persons who are at least 21 years old, and that age verification will be required upon receipt of your wine. No wine will be delivered to obviously intoxicated persons and any person unable to provide age verification will forfeit their right to receive the shipment until identification is produced. In such circumstances, the order may either be held in storage at a local depot of the shipping company until appropriate identification is produced, or shipped back to the winery. All associated costs will be the responsibility of and be charged to the customer.
Title to, and ownership of, all wine passes from Biondivino to the purchaser in the State of California and the purchaser takes all responsibility for shipping it from California to his/her home state. By arranging for transportation of the wine, Biondivino is providing a service to, and acting on behalf of the purchaser. By utilizing this service from Biondivino, purchaser is representing that he/she is acting in compliance with his/her local and state laws regarding the purchase, transportation and delivery of wine. The purchaser represents that he/she has obtained any required permission, paid any required fees, is working through properly licensed intermediaries where required, is legally entitled to take possession of wine and is legally entitled to take quantities ordered.
You will be charged the applicable sales tax, if any, assessed by your state for any shipment that Biondivino makes; otherwise California sales tax will be assessed on the sale. Shipping and handling costs are not included in the cost and will appear in the shopping cart before you complete your transaction. The carrier and service speed may vary by state and time of year, and Biondivino cannot take responsibility for the condition of any wine shipped by Ground.
Some of our products are sold on a "pre-arrival" or "futures" basis. These products are explicitly indicated as "pre-arrivals" or "futures" on our Website and newsletter. Biondivino will notify you by email when your "pre-arrivals" or "futures" have arrived and are ready to be shipped. You will be given the opportunity to coordinate the proper shipping address and method (we won't automatically ship out pre-arrival wines when they arrive).
Shipping Policy
Due to the restrictions of many state laws, we only ship wine to those states where direct shipment from a retailer is permitted by law; currently we ship to AK, CA, DC, ID, LA, MO, NE, NV, NH, NM, ND, OR, VA, WV and WY. This list is subject to change without notice. In addition, each state imposes limitations on the amount of wine any particular resident may receive by direct shipment. To ensure that you are able to order wine for direct shipment from our website, please consult the specific state requirements for your state.
Please note that all orders must be placed by persons who are at least 21 years old, and that age verification will be required upon receipt of your wine. No wine will be delivered to obviously intoxicated persons and any person unable to provide age verification will forfeit their right to receive the shipment until identification is produced. In such circumstances, the order may either be held in storage at a local depot of the shipping company until appropriate identification is produced, or shipped back to the winery. All associated costs will be the responsibility of and be charged to the customer.
Title to, and ownership of, all wine passes from Biondivino to the purchaser in the State of California and the purchaser takes all responsibility for shipping it from California to his/her home state. By arranging for transportation of the wine, Biondivino is providing a service to, and acting on behalf of the purchaser. By utilizing this service from Biondivino, purchaser is representing that he/she is acting in compliance with his/her local and state laws regarding the purchase, transportation and delivery of wine. The purchaser represents that he/she has obtained any required permission, paid any required fees, is working through properly licensed intermediaries where required, is legally entitled to take possession of wine and is legally entitled to take quantities ordered.
You will be charged the applicable sales tax, if any, assessed by your state for any shipment that Biondivino makes; otherwise California sales tax will be assessed on the sale. Shipping and handling costs are not included in the cost and will appear in the shopping cart before you complete your transaction. The carrier and service speed may vary by state and time of year, and Biondivino cannot take responsibility for the condition of any wine shipped by Ground.
Some of our products are sold on a "pre-arrival" or "futures" basis. These products are explicitly indicated as "pre-arrivals" or "futures" on our Website and newsletter. Biondivino will notify you by email when your "pre-arrivals" or "futures" have arrived and are ready to be shipped. You will be given the opportunity to coordinate the proper shipping address and method (we won't automatically ship out pre-arrival wines when they arrive).