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Fratelli Alessandria Langhe Favorita 2022
Fratelli Alessandria Langhe Favorita 2022
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Description
Description
Fratelli Alessandria Langhe Favorita 2022 is a vibrant and expressive white wine from Piedmont, Italy. Made from the native Favorita grape, this wine offers intense freshness, saline minerality, and impressive persistence. On the nose, it reveals floral notes, citrus zest, and white stone fruits. The palate is lively and precise, with crisp acidity and a clean, mouthwatering finish. A refreshing and elegant white with strong regional identity.
*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.
Wine Details
Wine Details
Type: White Wine
Style: Light-bodied, Crisp
Grape Varietal: Favorita
Tastes Like: Citrus zest, white flowers, pear, mineral
Alcohol Percentage: 12.5%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Appellation: Langhe DOC
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Terroir: Calcareous and sandy soils in the hills of Verduno
Aging: Aged in stainless steel to preserve freshness
Serving Temperature: 8–10°C – Best served chilled
Winery
Winery
Fratelli Alessandria is a historic, family-run estate based in Verduno, at the heart of Barolo country in Piedmont. While best known for their red wines, the family also produces exceptional whites like this Langhe Favorita. A rare and ancient varietal, Favorita is vinified to highlight purity, aromatic lift, and terroir-driven minerality. This wine is a celebration of Piedmontese tradition and craftsmanship.
Food Pairings
Food Pairings
Seafood: Grilled calamari or lemon-baked trout.
Poultry: Chicken with capers and lemon or turkey salad with citrus dressing.
Vegetarian: Zucchini carpaccio or fennel and orange salad.
Meat: Veal tonnato or pork medallions with apple.
Cheese Pairings
Cheese Pairings
Robiola: Soft and tangy, enhancing freshness.
Toma Piemontese: Mild and semi-soft, reflecting regional character.
Goat Cheese: Bright and fresh, matching acidity.
Ricotta Salata: Light and salty, pairing with citrus notes.
Recipe
Recipe
Insalata di Finocchi e Arance (Fennel and Orange Salad)
Ingredients:
- 2 fennel bulbs, thinly sliced
- 2 oranges, peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley or mint, for garnish
Instructions:
- Combine fennel and orange slices in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently and garnish with chopped herbs.
- Serve chilled with a glass of Fratelli Alessandria Langhe Favorita for a refreshing, regional pairing.
