Wow, I didn’t entirely mean to look so witchy in this picture, but I’m not mad at it either–it contrasts the stark white label of the Bella Sirena 2023 Falanghina, a playful but sophisticated wine from Campania, a southern Italian region known for volcanic soils (thank you-ish Mount Vesuvius).
Honestly, it’s a good summer-to-fall pick. It’s full of freshness but could stand up to a slight chill in the air.
Bella Sirena was founded by Jacqueline Marcus after her first trip to the Amalfi Coast–she wanted to bring a taste of Italy to the States, and you know what? She did a good job.
What of the wine? It is seashell and citrus, apple blossom and chalk on the nose. The palate veers into lemon and lime with a peep of mango and linen textures, with bright acid keeping the whole shebang vibing. Floral and mineral vibes pop off throughout. Quaffable, even poundable if that was your angle, but an elegant sip all the same.