# Langhe Favorita (Agricola Gian Piero Marrone)

> White, Langhe Favorita DOC by [Agricola Gian Piero Marrone](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marrone.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/agricola-gian-piero-marrone-langhe-favorita).

- **Producer:** Agricola Gian Piero Marrone
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Langhe Favorita DOC
- **Grape:** Favorita 100%
- **Soil:** Recent geological formation: mainly calcareous surface soil with a high share of quartz sand and very fine limestone, alternating with compact layers of grey sandstone
- **Exposure:** North-west, 300 m a.s.l.
- **Harvest:** Manual, first week of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Average planting year 1995, traditional Guyot
- **Vinification:** Grapes go straight to cold rooms and are cooled to 6 °C to preserve aromas during pressing. Cold maceration on the skins for 4 hours. Fermentation in steel at 16 °C, then at least 5 months on fine lees.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

A 100% Favorita from Langhe, pressed softly and fermented cool in steel to keep its aromas. The estate describes it as fresh, delicate and dry.

## Tasting notes

Pale straw yellow with golden reflections. Aromas of yellow flowers, apple, apricot and freshly cut grass. Fresh, delicate and pleasantly dry on the palate.

## Food pairings

Aperitifs and convivial occasions, starters and light dishes.