White
Favorita
By Monchiero Carbone, Roero, Piemonte, Italy
Langhe Favorita DOC made since 2004, also known locally as Furmentin, from sandy, sun-exposed Roero hillsides.
Tasting notes
Bright golden yellow. Velvety, floral bouquet of hawthorn, peach, apricot and green apple. Lively, round, crisp palate with an almondy finish, best enjoyed young.
Pairs well with
Aperitifs, puff pastry snacks, mini omelettes, vegetable risottos, steamed fish and eggs.
Technical details
- Style
- White
- Denomination
- Langhe Favorita DOC
- Grape
- Favorita 100%
- Production area
- Roero, municipalities of Canale, Priocca and Vezza d'Alba
- Soil
- Sandy, sun-exposed hills
- Exposure
- East
- Vinification
- Vinification process not detailed beyond the variety's sandy-soil, sun-exposed growing conditions.
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