# Favorita (Monchiero Carbone)

> White, Langhe Favorita DOC by [Monchiero Carbone](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/monchiero-carbone.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/monchiero-carbone-favorita).

- **Producer:** Monchiero Carbone
- **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.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

Aperitifs, puff pastry snacks, mini omelettes, vegetable risottos, steamed fish and eggs.