FALLEGRO
LANGHE FAVORITA 2021
GIANNI GAGLIARDO WINERY • PIEDMONT • ITALY
"The bright side of Piedmont: a crisp white that dances between the Alpine breeze and the character of the Langhe hills."
The Discreet Elegance of Gianni Gagliardo
Fallegro 2021 is a masterful creation from the **Gianni Gagliardo** family, renowned for their powerful Barolos, but here demonstrating a delicate touch for whites. The Favorita grape is cultivated in the sandy soils of the Langhe and Roero hills, which gives it a unique savoriness and minerality. Vinified entirely in stainless steel to preserve its purity, Fallegro is a wine that celebrates the immediate freshness, citrus fruit, and unpretentious elegance of a great white from northern Italy.
1. Identity Profile
Specific Origin: Langhe and Roero Hills, Piedmont, Italy.
Winery: Gianni Gagliardo.
Varietal: 100% Favorita.
Vinification: Manual harvest, soft pressing, and fermentation in stainless steel.
Vintage: 2021 (Excellent freshness and aromatic definition).
Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Bright straw yellow color with subtle greenish reflections.
Nose: Clean and persistent aroma. Notes of green apple, grapefruit zest, wild white flowers, and a slight touch of Mediterranean herbs.
Palate: On the palate, it is dry and very refreshing. Its vibrant acidity and a saline minerality invite you to drink. The finish is clean, leaving a memory of citrus and fresh almond.
3. Fallegro 2021 Architecture
4. Pairing and Experience
Cuisine: Its versatility makes it an ideal aperitif. It pairs perfectly with raw fish dishes (sushi, carpaccios), seafood salads, pasta with basil pesto, fresh goat cheeses, and mild Thai cuisine dishes. It's the perfect wine for a terrace or a light meal under the sun.
Service: Serve well chilled, between **8°C and 10°C**. Decanting is not required; it is recommended to enjoy it in classic white wine glasses to highlight its freshness.
Technical Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is it a wine for cellaring?
Fallegro is designed to be consumed in its youth (within the first 2 to 3 years) to capture all its vibrancy and fruity aromatic profile.
How does it compare to a traditional Vermentino?
As it is grown inland in Piedmont (Langhe) and not near the sea, it tends to be a bit fresher and with a more stony than saline minerality, maintaining a very "Piedmontese" elegance.
Is it suitable for vegans?
Gianni Gagliardo works with a philosophy of minimal intervention, seeking the purity of the varietal in every step of the vinification.