Favorita
Roero's Crisp Secret
Favorita is grown in Roero, Langhe and Piedmont.
3regions it is known for
1other name
- Tastes of
- citrus, green apple, almond and white flowers
- Goes with
- insalata russa, seafood antipasti and fried vegetables
- Also called
- Vermentino Piemontese
The story
Favorita is actually Vermentino with a Piedmontese passport. In Roero, it produces crisp, almond-scented whites perfect for antipasti. The grape was called 'Favorita' because it was the 'favorite' of local growers.
Insider story
Favorita = Vermentino, but Piedmont's version is crisper.
Perfect local white for Piedmontese antipasti.
Often overshadowed by Arneis.
Technical deep dive
Light to medium-bodied white.
Crisp acidity, almond finish.
Best drunk young and fresh.
Industry secrets
Favorita is the affordable alternative to Arneis.
Same quality, lower prices because the name is less famous.
For collectors
Investment grade C-
- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
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- Malvirà
- Cascina Chicco
- Deltetto
- Value picks
- Langhe Favorita DOC ($12-18)
- Price trend
- Stable.
- Collector’s tip
- Not for collecting. Everyday Piedmont white.