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Cantina Giardino

Cantina Giardino Fra Falanghina 2022

Name: Cantina Giardino Fra Falanghina 2022
Brand: Cantina Giardino
SKU: GIARDINO-FRA
Price: 45.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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Style: Dry, medium-bodied orange wine with firm tannins and electric minerality; unfined, unfiltered, minimal sulfites
Grapes & Terroir: 100% Falanghina from 30-year-old vines at 400 meters elevation in Benevento; volcanic soils with deposits from Mount Taburno
Winemaking: Hand-harvested, four days skin maceration, spontaneous fermentation without temperature control, aged 10–12 months in large chestnut casks
Serving Temperature & Decanting: Serve at 50–55°F; brief decanting of 15–20 minutes recommended
Pairing: Spaghetti alle vongole
Similar To: Skin-contact Friulano from Friuli or Georgian amber wines; shares textural grip with extended-maceration whites from Slovenia

Cantina Giardino Fra Falanghina is a skin-contact white wine from Campania, produced by the acclaimed natural wine pioneers Antonio and Daniela De Gruttola. Sourced from 30-year-old vines planted at 400 meters elevation in Benevento province, Cantina Giardino Fra Falanghina expresses the volcanic soils derived from Mount Taburno. The grapes undergo four days of skin maceration before pressing, followed by approximately one year of aging in large chestnut casks. Bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with minimal sulfites, this orange wine delivers intense minerality and fine-grained texture at around 12% alcohol.

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Producer profile

Cantina Giardino

Cantina Giardino was founded in 2003 by a group of six friends united by passion for wine and commitment to reviving Campania's viticultural heritage. The project is led by Antonio and Daniela De Gruttola, who began experimental natural winemaking in 1998—five years before officially establishing the winery. Their mission: produce wines through spontaneous fermentation, without filtering, without clarifying, and without sulfites when possible.

The estate sources grapes from 16 distinct parcels across Irpinia, totaling approximately six hectares. Recently, Antonio and Daniela purchased 2.5 hectares of their own vineyards, primarily old vines. From the beginning, Cantina Giardino's goal has been rescuing ancient vineyards—vines 50 years or older—from local farmers (contadini) who might otherwise abandon or uproot them. This preservation work maintains genetic diversity and captures the character of mature, low-yielding plants.

In the cellar, Cantina Giardino takes a flexible, intuitive approach. Fermentation proceeds naturally without temperature control and may continue for months. Aging vessels vary by wine and vintage: homemade clay amphorae (crafted by Daniela using soil from their vineyards), stainless steel, oak barrels, chestnut casks, and demi-muits all play roles. Sulfur is added only when absolutely necessary.

The Fra Falanghina represents a relatively recent addition to the portfolio—first produced in 2019 after Antonio and Daniela finally located suitable old-vine Falanghina parcels near Benevento. According to the winemakers, Falanghina offers more immediate drinkability than Coda di Volpe, Fiano, or Greco, while still rewarding attention with textural complexity.

Each vintage features labels designed by local artists, creating colorful, distinctive artwork that reflects the wines' individuality.

Explore more from Cantina Giardino including Aglianico Re, Drogone Aglianico, and Na Orange, or browse the best-sellers collection at Primal Wine.

Wine region

Campania, Italy

Campania occupies the southwestern coast of Italy, stretching from the Tyrrhenian Sea inland to the Apennine Mountains. This ancient wine region traces its viticultural heritage to Greek colonists who planted vines here over 2,500 years ago. The Romans further developed Campanian viticulture, with Falernian wine—possibly made from an ancestor of modern Falanghina—achieving legendary status at imperial banquets.

The region's diverse terroir combines volcanic soils, limestone hills, and Mediterranean climate. Mount Vesuvius dominates the coastal landscape, while further inland, volcanic formations like Mount Taburno in Benevento province contribute mineral-rich deposits to vineyard soils. These porous, well-drained volcanic terrains produce wines of pronounced minerality and aromatic intensity.

Irpinia, the mountainous interior zone around Avellino, represents Campania's viticultural heartland. Here, vineyards often reach 400–600 meters elevation, experiencing significant temperature variation between day and night. This continental-influenced climate—unusual for southern Italy—prolongs the growing season, allowing grapes to develop complexity while retaining acidity.

Campania cultivates numerous indigenous varieties found nowhere else. Falanghina, whose name references the wooden poles (phalanges) traditionally used to support vines, produces aromatic whites with citrus and floral character. Greco di Tufo and Fiano di Avellino—both DOCG-designated—create age-worthy whites with mineral depth. For reds, Aglianico dominates, particularly in the Taurasi DOCG, producing structured, tannic wines often compared to Barolo or Nebbiolo.

The natural wine movement has flourished in Campania, with producers like Cantina Giardino championing old vines and minimal-intervention winemaking. These artisanal estates work to preserve traditional vineyards that might otherwise be abandoned.

Explore Campanian wines in the Italian natural wine collection and browse orange wines at Primal Wine.

Frequently asked question

When is my order shipping?

We are doing your best to ship your order in 2-3 business days.

We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

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Do I have to sign upon delivery?

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What if I miss a delivery?

Worry not, we have options, but please read carefully.

If you miss a delivery and a package gets returned to us we have two options:

1) Reship the package right away: due to the very high cost of shipping and returns, we must charge a re-shipping fee to be determined based on package size and shipping destination.

2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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