Variety: Falanghina

You’d never see his name on the label, but Michael Schmelzer of Monte Bernardi is the winemaker behind this Campania-based project. His wine production has been increasing, though the quality of the wine remains the same as ever.

Meaning "the gathering of the witches," this wine's name takes inspiration from the area from which it hails. In the region of Campania in the south of Italy is where Falanghina thrives in the Mediterranean sun. Here in Campania is the province of Benevento, an area with an extensive history of witchcraft practice. Pagans would come to this province from all over and dance around a walnut tree on the banks of the Sabato River. In summary, Benevento is the gathering of the witches. Falanghina is one of the main varieties of Campania with roots originating in Greece.