64 and 6 bottle levels     $23 (member price $20)
100% Favorita   12.0% ABV

Fausto and Cinzia Cellario are 3rd generation winemakers in the village of Carrù on the western outskirts of the Langhe.  The family believes in working only with indigenous Piemontese grape varieties and fiercely defends local traditions in the vineyard and the cellar.  This is a single vineyard wine, near Dogliani in SW Langhe.  Favorita is a local synonym for Vermentino.  It was the favorite grape of a King of Piedmont, so he changed the name in Piedmont to Favorita.  Aged on the lees in stainless steel for six months for complexity.  The attack features candied white peach, lemon, herbs; the finish is chalky.  

Food Pairing Suggestions:
Pair with mango salsa-topped grilled fish, Gazpacho shooters, crispy calamari drizzled with lemon, fresh sushi rolls, arugula salad topped with grilled herb chicken strips and fresh Chevre, chicken and coconut curry over almond rice, Vietnamese-style vermicelli noodle bowls, steamed mussels with garlic fries, classic Paella and creamy tuna salad topped croissants. Or simply savor a glass with goat cheese, Feta with marinated olives, Brie, Camembert and Serrano ham. For an unexpected treat, try a glass with chocolate fondant and fruit salsa.