Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Donnachiara – “Resilienza” – Beneventano Falanghina – 2023, Beneventano IGT – Campania – Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A vibrant Falanghina-based blend from Campania that showcases the grape’s natural brightness and aromatic lift, complemented by small amounts of indigenous white varieties for added dimension. The “Resilienza” line focuses on purity and freshness, with no malolactic fermentation to preserve acidity and precision. Compared to the 2022 vintage, the 2023 shows noticeably brighter acidity and a more refreshing overall profile.

Aromas & Flavors
Expressive and aromatic, with tropical fruit, citrus zest, and stone fruit at the core. Subtle floral notes enhance freshness, while ripe pear and a touch of melon add softness and charm.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with crisp, lively acidity and a refined, clean texture. The absence of MLF keeps the wine energetic and focused, leading to a fresh, mouthwatering finish with slightly elevated brightness in this vintage.

Food Pairings
Seafood risotto, grilled octopus, lemon-based pasta dishes, fresh cheeses, and Mediterranean appetizers.

Verdict
A beautifully executed Falanghina blend that leans into freshness and drinkability while maintaining complexity. The 2023 vintage stands out for its enhanced vibrancy and refreshing character, elegant, expressive, and incredibly enjoyable.

Did You Know?
“Resilienza” reflects the enduring nature of Falanghina, an ancient Campanian grape that survived phylloxera and continues to thrive in southern Italy’s volcanic-influenced soils.

🍷 Personal Pick
One of my top Falanghina picks in the $25–$30 range, reliable, vibrant, and a consistent crowd-pleaser that always delivers. — a month ago

Lindsay Sher

8.9

High minerality, some chalk, acidity. Pleasant though unremarkable — 9 months ago

Damian

8.9

Medium acidity, apple on the nose, stone fruit, maybe some tropical and honeyed notes on the palate. — a month ago

Lindsay Sher

9.1

Delicious. Complex, nice acidity, high minerality. Nice honey brioche from lees. — 7 months ago

Jerry Dixon

8.9

Cape Roth is over while we were in BALENA for our yummy dinner that Mario made which is chicken cutlets with mushrooms and Caprese salad! — 9 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

One of my favourite Italian whites - this is made from the Falanghina grape which is the main grape of Campania. Harvested at full ripeness. Fermentation takes place as 70% in stainless steel and 30% in Barrique. See previous note here in April 2025. Not designed for long cellaring. Previous notes still apply. An ideal winter white wine. White flowers, herbal notes with unctuous ripe fruits on the palate. Impossible not to enjoy this. Sadly my last bottle. — 10 months ago

Andrew Turner

9.3

Reonas 2025 birthday gift wine. — 3 months ago

R Bl

9.0

Has only slipped a little at 6 yo — 4 months ago

Angelo Casagrande

9.0

Lots of dark fruit in the nose, and a bit of what smells like cinnamon. Plum, dark cherry, leather. Dusty tannins coat the mouth. At 13%; lots of flavor and depth. Enjoyed with bucatini and sauce made with garden tomatoes. — 9 months ago

Peter Sultan

8.9

As previous notes, so reliable — 9 months ago