It has been always grown in the Langhe area, preferring sandy slopes with a good sun exposure. As a dry wine has got a recent history, because the first vinifications have been made since the middle of ’70.
Straw yellow colour, with a caratheristic and fine aroma. It has got a dry taste, with a slightly aftertaste.
Vine:
100% Favorita.
Average age of the vineyards:
20 years.
Growing system:
simple Guyot.
Position:
clay-calcareus hill.
Exposure:
south-west.
Altitude:
530 m.s.l.s.
Inclination:
40%.
Vines per hectare:
5000.
Yield per hectare:
90 q.li.
Harvest system:
by hand.
Vinification system:
degrasping and cryomaceration;
soft pressing;
fermentation and refining in stainless steel tank;
bottling in the next Spring.
Matches:
as an aperitif, it goes very well with starters and shellfish.
Service temperature:
6/8° C.