Falanghina, also called Falanghina Greco, is a variety of wine grape, Vitis vinifera, used for white wines. It is an ancient grape variety which may have provided a basis for the classical Falernian wine, and has considerable character.winepros.com.au. It is cultivated on the coast of Campania north of Naples, and frequently consumed in southern Italy along with seafood.Bonné, Jon, San Francisco Chronicle: The Cellarist (March 30, 2009). Falanghina, reconsidered. The name for the wine appears to derive from the Latin falangae, or stakes for supporting the grapes in a vineyard. In November 2014 Falanghina was approved as a recognized varietal by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau for use in the United States.
Synonyms Falanghina is also known under the synonyms Biancazita, Biancozita, Biancuzita, Falanchina, Falanchina Bianca, Falanghina Verace, Falenghina, Falernina, Falerno Veronese, Fallanchina, Fallanghina, Folanghina, Montecalvo, Montellese, and Uva Falerna.Falanghina , Vitis International Variety Catalogue, Retrieved 15 July 2010.
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