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. — 2 months ago

Jessica Tomczyk

9.5

Jacob loves — a year ago

Joe Cox

Production Assistant, Wine Writer

8.9

Bright green apple and acid. — 4 years ago

Per

9.0

Super smooth with soft floral notes. A great choice for summer afternoons or paired with fish and salad. — 4 months ago

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. — 8 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

A casual and refreshing white from Montefiascone DOC vinified entirely out of Trebbiano Toscano grapes. On the nose; sliced green apple, some stone fruits, a hint of lime and lemongrass with tropical fruits. Most of the olfactory notes concours with the palate and has a nice dry finish. Definitely, an everyday drinkable white that pairs effortlessly with all kind of seafood and salads. — 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. — 5 months ago

L J

9.3

Tenute Olivieri Dioniso IGT
Al Vecchio Orologio, Viterbo — a year ago

Grace smith

9.0

Interesting and delicious from my local wine guy. — 3 years ago

Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

9.5

Very tasty stuff. — 4 years ago