Favorita Langhe DOC - Cascina Chicco 2024

Cascina Chicco

Favorita · Langhe DOC Favorita · 75 cl · 2024

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Producer Cascina Chicco
Name Langhe DOC Favorita
Variety Favorita
Vintage 2024
Gradation 13.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Fresh, fruity, notes of citrus and flowers
Vinification method Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature
Region Piedmont
Production area Langhe
Country Italy
Type White wine
Aging Aging in stainless steel for 4 months
Type of cask Stainless steel
Color Straw yellow
Serving temperature 10-12°C
Recommended consumption Young, within 2 years
Pairing Fish, appetizers, white meats
Favorita Langhe DOC from Cascina Chicco presents a fresh, immediate profile — a white that highlights the grape’s simplicity without artifice. On the nose there are white flowers, white peach and a hint of citron, accompanied by a subtle herbaceous note that adds vivacity. The sip is lean yet tangible: well-calibrated acidity, a savory tension and restrained body allow a linear and pleasant progression. The texture is unobtrusive, leaving room for clarity and a fruity return that invites a second glass.

On the palate it confirms an easy-drinking character, with citrus notes that soften into a slight mineral streak, while a hint of bitterness on the finish adds character without weighing it down. It is perfect for delicate seafood preparations, shellfish appetizers, light risottos and fresh cheeses; it also lends itself to everyday drinking for those seeking elegance without complication. Serve chilled, preferably not ice-cold, to appreciate the freshness and persistence that make it a reliable companion at the table.
The winery

Cascina Chicco – Winery in Piedmont (Roero and the Langhe)

Discover the story and wines of Cascina Chicco.

Winery based in Canale (CN), founded in 1950 and run by the Faccenda family; owns about 50 hectares across Roero and the Langhe and produces, among others, the Barolo DOCG «Rocche di Castelletto» from Nebbiolo vineyards in Monforte d'Alba.
Region: Piedmont (Roero and the Langhe)
Country: Italy
Founded: 1950
Grapes: Arneis, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Favorita, Brachetto
Over 50 hectares of vineyards spread across Roero and the Langhe. Large underground cellar used for aging and tours. DOCG/DOC wines from Roero and Barolo Rocche di Castelletto. Traditional-method sparkling wines made from Nebbiolo. Visits and tastings at the winery by appointment; direct sales.
Winery history
Founded in 1950 (Faccenda family). Today run by brothers Enrico and Marco Faccenda; the estate owns about 50 hectares of vineyards and a holding of roughly 5 hectares in Monforte d'Alba.
Production philosophy
Balance of tradition and innovation, respect for the land and tailored winemaking: cryomaceration for whites, extended macerations for reds, ageing in large Slavonian casks and French barriques; ageing also carried out in an underground cellar.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards across Roero and the Langhe (Canale, Vezza d’Alba, Castellinaldo d’Alba, Barbaresco) with an estate in Monforte d’Alba; the Barolo «Rocche di Castelletto» is sourced from the Castelletto cru in Monforte, on clay-limestone soils at about 400 m asl.