Falanghina, Fontana Della Loggia, Luciano Ercolano, Irpinia, IT, 2022

Style profile

The wine is generally described by consumers as:

• Dry

• Medium-bodied

• Bright citrus (lemon, lime)

• Green apple and pear

• White flowers

• Saline/mineral finish

• Fresh acidity with slight almond bitterness on the finish, typical of quality Falanghina.

Estimated quality

Without published critic scores, I'd estimate the wine in the 89–91 point range based on:

• the producer's reputation,

• the Irpinia terroir,

• and its strong community reception relative to comparable Campanian Falanghinas.

For context, similar 2022 Falanghinas from respected Campania producers received:

• 90 pts Wine Enthusiast (Scuderia Italia 2022 Falanghina)

• 90 pts Wine Enthusiast and 90 pts Vinous (Alois Caulino 2022 Falanghina)

• 93 Vinous / 94 Wine Advocate for the more premium Quintodecimo Via del Campo 2022 Irpinia Falanghina, which is in a higher price and prestige tier.

So, while the Fontana della Loggia bottling doesn't appear to have been professionally reviewed, it is generally regarded as a well-made, classic Irpinia Falanghina with good value and solid consumer appreciation.