Langhe Favorita
Laganella
First vintage: 2002
It is one of the indigenous whites of the Roero, a sibling of the Ligurian Vermentino, the favorite has a very light color with greenish highlights.
Not very structured, this wine is ideal for aperitifs or summer drinking; on the nose it releases fruity notes while on the palate there is a bitter note on the finish, typical of this variety.
FAVORED LANGUES
Favorite
Grapevine | Favorite 100% |
Production area | Castellinaldo d'Alba - Roero |
Land | Sandy (70% sand, 25%lin, 5% clay) |
Exposure / Altitude | east and west / 280 m |
Breeding / Pruning | counter-espalier / Guyot |
Planting density | 5,000 vines per hectare |
Yield per hectare | 70hl |
Harvest | Manual in early September |
Vinification | Soft pressing; alcoholic fermentation in thermoconditioned Inox; maximum regime 17°; oxygen protection. |
Refinement | 6 months in stainless steel barrels with periodic batonnages, 3 months in bottle |
Bottles per year | 6.000 |
Pairings | Crustaceans, fish dishes and white meats |
Formats | 75cl |
Frequently Asked Questions
Curiosities and questions about Langhe Favorita and related concepts
Vineyard: Leschera (Lower Granera)
Pairings
Crustaceans
Favorita pairs well with shellfish. The following are some classics that are well compatible with this label:
Fish starters
Favorita is also ideal with fish first courses. The following are some examples:
White meats
Favorita also goes well with white meats. The following are some examples: