{"product_id":"aldo-conterno-langhe-nebbiolo-il-favot-2022","title":"Aldo Conterno Langhe Nebbiolo Il Favot 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAldo Conterno's Favot expresses the character of \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the Michet and Lampia selections. This red wine from the Langhe stands out for its brilliant hue and a notably smooth flavour profile, the result of extracting \u003cstrong\u003elight tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its pleasant drinkability makes it ideal to pair with rich game roasts, flavourful first courses and mature cheeses, offering a balanced and enveloping experience, especially if served after proper \u003cstrong\u003edecanting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from various vineyards located in the Bussia area, in the municipality of Monforte d’Alba, a region of the \u003cstrong\u003eLanghe\u003c\/strong\u003e historically suited to the cultivation of this grape variety. The vines used have a \u003cstrong\u003emaximum age of fifteen years\u003c\/strong\u003e, as they are regularly renewed through periodic replanting. Careful selection of the plots allows the \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced profile\u003c\/strong\u003e of the wine to be maintained, enhancing in every glass the clear imprint of the Piedmontese territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround mid-October, \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e and selection of the bunches directly in the field takes place. The vinification involves a \u003cstrong\u003eshort maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e on the skins for about six to eight days at controlled temperatures, a technique aimed at extracting an intense colour while keeping the tannic structure in check. Once this phase is complete, the wine rests in steel tanks with regular racking. Finally, maturation is completed with a period in \u003cstrong\u003ewooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, which defines the final harmony before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Langhe Nebbiolo DOC “Il Favot” 2022 by Aldo Conterno originates from the prestigious Bussia vineyards in Monforte d’Alba. It is the result of vines with a maximum age of fifteen years and hand-picked \u003cstrong\u003eMichet and Lampia\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. The distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eshort maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e of 6-8 days encourages the extraction of a brilliant colour and limits the intensity of the tannins, giving the palate remarkable smoothness. Carefully matured in steel and subsequently in wood, this refined Piedmontese red boasts excellence confirmed by \u003cstrong\u003e94 points from James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e and 92 points from Decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Conterno Aldo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45681010671787,"sku":"58426","price":44.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/aldo-conterno-langhe-nebbiolo-il-favot-2022_58426_1_d5e9c14d-4a97-4fca-aa23-379645abfa0a.webp?v=1773785741","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/aldo-conterno-langhe-nebbiolo-il-favot-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}