Astro Extra Dry

Campi Flegrei dop Falanghina spumante extra dry

Astro Extra Dry

Campi Flegrei dop Falanghina spumante extra dry

Astro Extra Dry is a Campi Flegrei DOP Falanghina Spumante produced from grapes grown on the volcanic soils of the Phlegraean area, offering a softer and more rounded expression of sparkling Falanghina.

The grapes are harvested by hand in September from Guyot-trained vineyards planted on sandy-loam soils. Following a brief cryomaceration, they are vinified in stainless steel with fermentation at a controlled temperature.

The second fermentation takes place using the Charmat method, preserving the grape’s aromatic freshness and varietal finesse. Ageing on the fine lees for several months, followed by approximately four to six months of secondary fermentation in pressurised tanks, contributes complexity and roundness while maintaining tension and a distinctive sense of place.

vintage

2023

Astro Campi Flegrei dop spumante falanghina extra dry

Technical Sheet

Grape Variety | 100% Falanghina
Production Area | Campi Flegrei
Soil | Sandy loam
Training System | Guyot
Yield per Hectare | 80 quintals
Harvest Period | September
Harvest | Manual

Winemaking

Pre-fermentation Technique | Cryomaceration
Fermentation | In stainless steel for approximately two weeks
Fermentation Temperature | 14–18°C
Ageing | “Sur lies” in stainless steel for several months
Second Fermentation | Charmat Method for 4–6 months
Alcohol Content | 12% vol.

Organoleptic characteristics​​​​

Straw yellow in colour with greenish highlights, it displays a fine, abundant and persistent perlage. On the nose, it reveals a complex, elegant and intense aromatic profile, with notes of white flowers, fresh fruit and pleasant mineral nuances. On the palate, it is off-dry, soft and rounded, with good structure and well-integrated freshness. The persistence is harmonious and the finish well-balanced, confirming an elegant style with immediate drinkability.

The Grapes

Falanghina Campi Flegrei

Falanghina probably originates from ancient Greek-Balkan grape varieties and appears to owe its name to its naturally spreading growth habit. Traditionally, the vines were tied to supporting poles known as “falanga”, hence the name Falanghina, meaning “vine supported by poles”.

The variety has medium-sized, long and compact cylindrical bunches, typically winged on one side. The berries are medium-sized and spherical, with thick skins covered by a moderate bloom and displaying greyish tones with yellow highlights.

Falanghina is a fairly vigorous variety, with consistent, moderate yields. Harvest generally begins from the third week of September onwards.

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