Agnanum Sabbia Vulcanica Falanghina Campania - Grain & Vine | Natural Wines, Rare Bourbon and Tequila Collection

Agnanum Sabbia Vulcanica Falanghina Campania

$ 18

On the very Western edge of Naples lies the Campi Flegrei, a volcanic area where wine production has existed here since Roman times, with the majority of vines planted in steep terraces. Sadly, most growers have abandoned these historic sites because mechanization is near impossible, and it’s simply too much work. Agnanum’s Raffaelle Moccia isn’t one of them. He is continuing his family’s winemaking tradition on this harsh site overlooking the outskirts of Naples, with a peekaboo view of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Whenever it rains, the sandy terraces are washed away and must be rebuilt by hand. In fact, the name of this wine, Sabbia Vulcanica, means “Volcanic Sand”. There are 4 main layers of soil at Agnanum, and they’re all volcanic – layers of history and grit that give the wine a beautiful smoky minerality.  I love this wine, because it has a seductive edge, and defies categorization – citrus, campfire, a fresh breeze and creaminess all at once. Pineapple on the grill, luau in a bottle?


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