Favorita (grape)
A Piedmont white grape related to Vermentino and Pigato.
Favorita is a white wine grape grown primarily in Piedmont, with plantings in the Roero district and the Langhe hills. It is related to the Ligurian grapes Pigato and Vermentino, though confirmed as a distinct variety. Its wines are noted for intense pear notes and the ability to age shorter than Arneis.
Quick Facts
- Species
- Vitis vinifera
- Origin
- Italy
- Regions
- Piedmont
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