AGRONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Grape variety: Favorita
Soil: clayey-calcareous
Exsposure and altitude: south-east - 250 m
Max crop./hectare: 90 ql/hectars
Harvest period: second/third week of September Picking up: 100% by hand in small cases
Growing location: Grinzane Cavour

OENOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Vinification: de-stemming, short prefermentative maceration for 4 h at 4°C, soft pressing of the grapes, fermentation for approx. 20 days at low temperature (15°C). Maturation

WINE CHARACTERISTICS

Colour: Light straw-yellow in colour with pale green reflections.
Nose: fragrant and delicate with white flower scents such as hawthorn and acacia, accompanied by a fresh citrus fruits notes, with pear and lime sparks

Taste: delicate and persistent supported by an acid vein and with rennet apple scents which exalts the taste.
Storage: 2 years or more, depending on the vintage; it is therefore recommended to store the bottles lying down in a dry place at a cool temperature.

Serving temperature: 8/10 ° C.
Pairing foods: To be enjoyed when young, it goes perfectly with delicate appetizers, fish, vegetables and white meat.

- Bricco Carlina