Favorita

The Favorita is a white grape variety primarily found in the Roero and Langhe regions of Piedmont, Italy. This grape variety is also known by different names, including Favorita Bianca and Favorita di Alba.

Origin and Distribution: Favorita is cultivated on approximately 40 hectares, mainly in the provinces of Alessandria, Asti, and Cuneo, with a focus on the municipality of Corneliano d'Alba. Although it is known by various names, it is believed to be genetically related to the Vermentino grape.

Wine Characteristics: The Favorita grape produces wines with pale to medium straw color and greenish reflections. These wines are known for their vibrant acidity and freshness, with aromas of citrus fruits, green apples, and flowers.

Cultivation and Harvest: Favorita requires a moderate climate and prefers calcareous soils. It is harvested from mid-September to early October when the grapes reach optimal ripeness. The grapes are usually medium-sized with thin skin and high juice content.

Wine Pairings: Favorita wines are perfect as an aperitif or paired with light starters, seafood, salads, and mild cheeses. Their freshness and liveliness make them ideal for warm summer evenings and fresh Mediterranean cuisine.

Cortese

Cortese is a white grape variety primarily grown in Piedmont, but also in Lombardy and Veneto under the name "Bianca Fernanda." It was first mentioned as the most important grape variety in the province of Alessandria in 1798.

Popular Wines: The Cortese grape produces famous wines such as DOCG Gavi, Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato, and Colli Tortonesi.

Ripening Time and Characteristics: The Cortese grape ripens early, about 15 days earlier than a Chasselas. It is known for its high yield potential, especially when pruning is not heavily restricted.

Wine Characteristics: Cortese wines are characterized by their freshness, liveliness, and light drinkability. They often offer aromas of citrus fruits, green apples, and subtle minerality.

Enjoyment: Cortese wines are ideal companions for seafood, light salads, fish dishes, and light poultry. They are also excellent as aperitif wines or a refreshing choice for warm summer evenings.

Arneis

Arneis is an ancient white grape variety grown in Piedmont, Italy, and known by various names as early as the 15th century. It is also called "Barolo bianco" and is primarily found in the province of Cuneo.

Wine Characteristics: The well-known Roero Arneis DOCG wines are characterized by their low acidity and mineral notes. Aromas of almonds, green apples, pears, and melons define these unique wines.

Roero Arneis DOCG and Langhe Arneis DOC: The Roero Arneis DOCG wines are highly regarded and considered the best expressions of this grape variety.

Meaning of the Name: In the local dialect, Arneis means "The Little Difficult," as the grape variety was long considered difficult to cultivate and nearly extinct.

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is a globally popular white grape variety and ranks among the top five most commonly grown grape varieties. It has also found favor in Piedmont.

Origin and Distribution: Chardonnay originated in Burgundy, specifically in a small commune named "Chardonnay" in France.

Aromas and Characteristics: Chardonnay wines are known for their variety of aromas, ranging from fresh citrus fruits to apples and melons.

Enjoyment: Chardonnay wines are extremely versatile and pair well with a variety of dishes, from seafood to poultry to creamy pasta dishes.

Barbera

Barbera is a red grape variety that plays an outstanding role in Piedmont, considered one of the most important grape varieties of the region.

Barbera d'Alba: The grape is cultivated on the hills around the city of Alba in Piedmont and holds DOC status.

Barbera d'Asti: The grape is grown in 168 municipalities of the provinces of Alessandria and Asti. Since 2008, the wine has held the coveted DOCG status.

Nebbiolo

The Nebbiolo grape originates from Piedmont and is known for its tannin-rich and expressive red wines that require long maturation periods.

Demanding Grape Variety: Nebbiolo is an extremely demanding grape variety with specific soil and climate requirements.

Brachetto

Brachetto is a red grape variety found exclusively in the southern Piedmont in the provinces of Asti and Alessandria.

Characteristics and Production: Brachetto grapes produce wines of vibrant ruby color that are sweet and fruity, often with a light sparkle.

Enjoyment: Brachetto wines are perfect companions to desserts like fruit tarts, chocolate cake, or fruity desserts.

Dolcetto

The red Dolcetto grape is primarily grown in the provinces of Cuneo and Asti in Piedmont.

Production and Characteristics: In 2019, 40,889 hectoliters of DOC wine were produced.

Enjoyment: Dolcetto wines are known for their drinkability and versatility.

• Cabernet Sauvignon

Favorita

The Favorita is a white grape variety primarily found in the Roero and Langhe regions of Piedmont, Italy. This grape variety is also known by different names, including Favorita Bianca and Favorita di Alba.

Origin and Distribution: Favorita is cultivated on approximately 40 hectares, mainly in the provinces of Alessandria, Asti, and Cuneo, with a focus on the municipality of Corneliano d'Alba. Although it is known by various names, it is believed to be genetically related to the Vermentino grape.

Wine Characteristics: The Favorita grape produces wines with pale to medium straw color and greenish reflections. These wines are known for their vibrant acidity and freshness, with aromas of citrus fruits, green apples, and flowers.

Cultivation and Harvest: Favorita requires a moderate climate and prefers calcareous soils. It is harvested from mid-September to early October when the grapes reach optimal ripeness. The grapes are usually medium-sized with thin skin and high juice content.

Wine Pairings: Favorita wines are perfect as an aperitif or paired with light starters, seafood, salads, and mild cheeses. Their freshness and liveliness make them ideal for warm summer evenings and fresh Mediterranean cuisine.

Cortese

Cortese is a white grape variety primarily grown in Piedmont, but also in Lombardy and Veneto under the name "Bianca Fernanda." It was first mentioned as the most important grape variety in the province of Alessandria in 1798.

Popular Wines: The Cortese grape produces famous wines such as DOCG Gavi, Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato, and Colli Tortonesi.

Ripening Time and Characteristics: The Cortese grape ripens early, about 15 days earlier than a Chasselas. It is known for its high yield potential, especially when pruning is not heavily restricted.

Wine Characteristics: Cortese wines are characterized by their freshness, liveliness, and light drinkability. They often offer aromas of citrus fruits, green apples, and subtle minerality.

Enjoyment: Cortese wines are ideal companions for seafood, light salads, fish dishes, and light poultry. They are also excellent as aperitif wines or a refreshing choice for warm summer evenings.

Arneis

Arneis is an ancient white grape variety grown in Piedmont, Italy, and known by various names as early as the 15th century. It is also called "Barolo bianco" and is primarily found in the province of Cuneo.

Wine Characteristics: The well-known Roero Arneis DOCG wines are characterized by their low acidity and mineral notes. Aromas of almonds, green apples, pears, and melons define these unique wines.

Roero Arneis DOCG and Langhe Arneis DOC: The Roero Arneis DOCG wines are highly regarded and considered the best expressions of this grape variety.

Meaning of the Name: In the local dialect, Arneis means "The Little Difficult," as the grape variety was long considered difficult to cultivate and nearly extinct.

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is a globally popular white grape variety and ranks among the top five most commonly grown grape varieties. It has also found favor in Piedmont.

Origin and Distribution: Chardonnay originated in Burgundy, specifically in a small commune named "Chardonnay" in France.

Aromas and Characteristics: Chardonnay wines are known for their variety of aromas, ranging from fresh citrus fruits to apples and melons.

Enjoyment: Chardonnay wines are extremely versatile and pair well with a variety of dishes, from seafood to poultry to creamy pasta dishes.

Barbera

Barbera is a red grape variety that plays an outstanding role in Piedmont, considered one of the most important grape varieties of the region.

Barbera d'Alba: The grape is cultivated on the hills around the city of Alba in Piedmont and holds DOC status.

Barbera d'Asti: The grape is grown in 168 municipalities of the provinces of Alessandria and Asti. Since 2008, the wine has held the coveted DOCG status.

Nebbiolo

The Nebbiolo grape originates from Piedmont and is known for its tannin-rich and expressive red wines that require long maturation periods.

Demanding Grape Variety: Nebbiolo is an extremely demanding grape variety with specific soil and climate requirements.

Brachetto

Brachetto is a red grape variety found exclusively in the southern Piedmont in the provinces of Asti and Alessandria.

Characteristics and Production: Brachetto grapes produce wines of vibrant ruby color that are sweet and fruity, often with a light sparkle.

Enjoyment: Brachetto wines are perfect companions to desserts like fruit tarts, chocolate cake, or fruity desserts.

Dolcetto

The red Dolcetto grape is primarily grown in the provinces of Cuneo and Asti in Piedmont.

Production and Characteristics: In 2019, 40,889 hectoliters of DOC wine were produced.

Enjoyment: Dolcetto wines are known for their drinkability and versatility.

• Cabernet Sauvignon