Paola Oberto- called this Langhe Favorita “Sansussì,” a Piedmontese word of clear French derivation, like all our dialect.
It means “carefree,” in keeping with the festive and cheerful character of this wine, perfect for convivial moments.
Favorita corresponds to the Vermentino grape variety. Originally from Liguria it has been cultivated in Piedmont for centuries. Normally a very delicate wine is made from it because areas less suited to the other wines of the Roero are reserved for this vine, which is very robust and adaptable.
Paola’s vineyard, on the other hand, located in the Langhe, has a southwest exposure, at a high altitude of 350 m, on silty-clayey soils with chalky veins...characteristics normally suitable for important red wines. This terroir gives rise to well-ripened and rich grapes, from which we therefore obtain a Langhe Favorita with good structure and uncommon intensity.
Production area: Langhe
Varietal: 100% Favorita, from grapes grown in our vineyard in Cherasco
Vineyard: locality of San Michele in Cherasco (Italy)
Area: 0.75 ha Altitude: 350 m a.s.l.
Exposure: Southwest
Soil: silty-clayey, calcareous T
Training system: espalier
Pruning: Guyot Planting density: 4700 plants/ha
Vineyard age: 16 years Dry pruning, green pruning, trellising and harvesting: manual
Vinification: After careful manual harvesting in perforated boxes, the grapes are immediately pressed and then cold clarified. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of about 13°C, followed by decanting. After 4 months in steel vats, the wine is bottled (for this harvest on the 31/01/2024) and left to rest for 3 months in bottle
Pairings: Langhe Favorita Sansussì should be served at a temperature between 8 and 10 °C. This well-structured wine is ideal for aperitifs, but also excellent when paired with appetizers and fish dishes
Alc volume: 13%
