The fine wines of the Langhe > Favorita wine

Favorita vine is a white berried one, which is traditionally cultivated on Alba hills, especially on the left side of the river Tanaro. Once ripen, usually in the second decade of September, grapes are pressed and the must is subjected to alcoholic fermentation, at a constant low temperature (17-18°C). After some months, the bottling occurs, which usually coincides with the beginning of spring. Its marketing begins a few weeks later. Langhe Favorita wine has delicate and very peculiar characteristics; a not very vivacious yellow pale color, crowned with subtle greenish reflections; its smell is fragrant, fruity, floral, with an odour of rennet apple; its taste is dry, full and delicately acidulous; it is a wine to be drunk young, preferably in its first two years; its ideal matchings are delicate appetizers, especially fish, vegetables and white meat; it can be also drunk as an aperitif; in any case, it is advisable to serve it at the temperature of 10-12°C.