Favorita Langhe DOC 2024 - Cascina Chicco

LA FAVORITA – CASCINA CHICCO

A graceful white wine that reflects the ties between Roero and the Mediterranean.

La Favorita by Cascina Chicco is made from the indigenous Favorita grape, long appreciated on the noble tables of the Roero. Related to Vermentino and brought inland through the ancient salt and oil trade routes, it reveals a Mediterranean soul with a Piedmontese heart.

Harvested between early and mid-September, the grapes are vinified in stainless steel to preserve their aromatic purity. In the glass, it shows a straw yellow color of varying intensity. The nose is delicate yet enveloping, with citrus notes, linden flowers, and hints of exotic fruit. On the palate, it’s fresh, graceful, and smooth, with a hay-like finish that adds subtle depth.

Ideal occasions: excellent as an aperitif or paired with light starters, seafood dishes, and fresh cheeses. A perfect wine for summer evenings outdoors.

This Favorita briefly

Denomination: Langhe DOC
Vintage: 2024
Dosage: Dry
Grape variety: Favorita
Region: Piedmont (IT), Canale (CN)
Refinement: Steel
Serving temperature: 8/10°C
Alcohol content: 13% vol.

Winery Chicco

Cascina Chicco manages over 50 hectares of vineyards, spread across some of the most renowned areas of Roero and the Langhe, including Canale, Vezza d’Alba, Castellinaldo d’Alba, Barbaresco, and Monforte d’Alba. For four generations, Cascina Chicco has embodied the perfect balance between tradition and innovation. The Faccenda family has transformed an old farmhouse in the town of Canale into a cutting-edge winery, guided by a deep respect for the land. Vinification is tailored to each grape variety and the desired wine style. For white wines, the winery employs cryomaceration, a cold technique that enhances aromatic extraction, prevents oxidation, and brings out fresh, fruity notes. This process—cold maceration of the must with the skins—adds complexity, structure, and longevity to the wines. For red wines, longer macerations are used to achieve noble and delicate extractions. Aging follows in large oak casks and French oak barriques, highlighting the varietal and territorial character of each wine. This attention to detail continues in the underground cellar, a striking 5,000-square-meter space carved 28 meters deep into the hillside. Lined with terracotta bricks and gypsum crystals, it offers ideal conditions for aging—whether for traditional still wines or Metodo Classico sparkling wines made from Nebbiolo or Alta Langa grapes. Each label from Cascina Chicco reflects a distinct identity, shaped by vineyard work, enological sensitivity, and respect for time.