Langhe Favorita Umberto Fracassi Ratti Mentone 2022
Langhe Favorita Umberto Fracassi Ratti Mentone 2022 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Vermentino (Piedmont, Italy), in the light, fresh reds style. Tannins are very soft and acidity fresh; oak influence is none. Good with pesto, salmon, duck, roast chicken. Sustainable farming is mentioned by the merchant.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Favorita Langhe, Tibaldi 2024 Tibaldi · Piedmont | £25.50 | |||
| Langhe Arneis Ronchi 2023 | £35.00 | |||
| Ktima Gerovassiliou Avaton 2022 Ktima Gerovassiliou · Greece | £22.55 | |||
| Ardèche Chardonnay, Louis Latour 2023 Louis Latour · Bordeaux | £17.80 |
The Langhe Favorita Umberto Fracassi Ratti Mentone 2022 is a dry white wine produced in the Langhe DOC of Piedmont, Italy. Crafted by the family-run Cantina Fracassi in Cherasco, this wine consists of 100% Favorita grapes, a varietal familiar in the region for its modest yields and adaptability to local terroir. The 2022 vintage typically presents a fresh profile, featuring notes of white flowers, lemon and green apple, alongside a mineral aspect inherent to the area`s tufa and limestone soils. Fermented in stainless steel, it usually exhibits a light to medium body with pronounced acidity, making it a fitting companion to seafood and light dishes. Cantina Fracassi has been dedicated to sustainable viticulture practices since the 1970s.