Favorita (Italy)
Favorita is a white wine grape from Piemonte.
It is closely DNA related to Vermentino.
Typical Flavors
 Lemon |
 Lime |
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Peach |
 Grapefruit |
 Daffodil |
 Rosemary |
 Pine Nuts |
 Basil |
 Almond |
 Salt |
Salinity, Lime, and Green Apple are typical Favorita flavors.
With delicate hints of Pine Nuts, Basil, and Minerals.
The bitter aftertaste reminds of the white peel in a grapefruit.
Profile
Favorita is a light and dry white wine with good acidity:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Light | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - Low | ||
| ACIDITY | High | ||
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Food Pairing
Favorita is a very good Aperitif.
 Aperitif |
 Olive Oil |
 Olives |
 Tapas |
 Salads |
 Vegetables |
 Fish |
 Fish and Chips |
 Seafood |
 Fish Soup |
 Spaghetti |
 Pasta |
Favorita is a typical Fish Wine, with Pine Nuts and Basil Aromas.
In Liguria it is an excellent pair to Ligurian Pesto.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Mediterranean Cuisine.
Italian/Japanese Fusion. Sushi. Tempura.
Salads. Olive Oil. Tomatoes.
Vegetables. Artichoke. Arugula. Asparagus.
Fennel. Pesto. Spinach. Zucchini.
Rich Seafood. Salmon. Halibut. Trout.
Fried Calamari. Crab. Lobster.
Seafood Pasta. Spaghetti with Clams.
Tomato based Sauces.
Cheese Pairing:
Fresh Cheeses. Mozzarella. Feta. Ricotta. Chèvre.
Italian Specialities:
Spaghetti alle Vongole.
Linguine with Crab.
Fritto Misto di Mare.
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The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
Piemonte (Piedmont)
Piemonte has been an important wine province since Roman times. The area is influenced both culturally and climatically by the Alps in the north, and the Ligurian coast in the south.
Red Wines:
Barbaresco
Barbera
Barbera Superiore
Barolo
Brachetto
Dolcetto
Dolcetto Dogliani
Nebbiolo
Nizza
Gattinara
Ruchè
Terre Alfieri
Vespolina
White Wines:
Arneis
Cortese di Gavi
Favorita
Langhe Rossese
Roero Arneis
Terre Alfieri Arneis
Timorasso
Rosé Wines:
Sparkling:
Piemonte
Nebbiolo (the power of the Barolo and Barbaresco) is the most famous grape of Piemonte, followed by the red grapes Barbera and Dolcetto.
For whites, Cortese and Arneis are the most popular grapes.
For dessert, the off-dry, sparkling Moscato d'Asti is the queen.
The most important wine regions are:
- Asti (Barbera d'Asti)
- Langhe (Nebbiolo, Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera di Alba, Dolcetto, Roero)
- Monferrato (Barbera del Monferrat, Nizza, Cortese di Gavi)
- North (Gattinara, Ghemme)
Piemonte's DOCG regions:
- Alta Langa (Metodo Classico)
- Asti (100% Moscato)
- Barbaresco (100 %Nebbiolo)
- Barbera d'Asti (Min. 90% Barbera)
- Barbera del Monferrato Superiore (Min. 14 months storage)
- Barolo (100% Nebbiolo)
- Brachetto d'Acqui (100% Brachetto)
- Gavi (100% Cortese)
- Dogliani Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Ovada Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Diano d'Alba (100% Dolcetto)
- Erbaluce di Caluso (aka Caluso)
- Gattinara (Min 90% Nebbiolo)
- Ghemme (Min 85% Nebbiolo)
- Nizza (100% Barbera)
- Roero (100% Arneis)
- Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato (90% Ruchè)
- Terre Alfieri (Arneis and Nebbiolo))