About this wine
An estate-grown 100% Favorita bottled as a Vino Bianco (outside DOC classification), made with organic and biodynamic-leaning practices and very low added sulfites. It shows lemon whipped cream, orange zest, almond and peach on the nose, with a sharp, creamy-textured palate of apple, lime and preserved lemon, finishing with a saline note.
A textured, low-intervention white for those curious about natural wine styles.
Sommelier's Note
"Named for the family's founder, this is Bricco Carlina's most personal and least conventional white — saline, textured, and unmistakably natural."
Food Pairings
Its textured richness and saline finish pair well with grilled white fish, shellfish, and creamy cheeses.
When to drink it
Special occasion aperitivo, pairing with creamy or briny seafood dishes
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Favorita
- Style
- White
- Price Range
- $35-42 (US retail, ~vintage dependent)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% estate-grown Favorita, farmed organically with biodynamic-leaning practices; bottled with very low added sulfites as a Vino Bianco (declassified from DOC to allow for a more natural approach).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is this wine labeled 'Vino Bianco' instead of a DOC?
- The estate opted to declassify it from DOC status to allow for a more natural, low-intervention approach, including very low added sulfites.
- What grape is La Riserva del Fondatore made from?
- It is made from 100% estate-grown Favorita, farmed organically with biodynamic-leaning practices.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Its creamy texture and saline finish pair well with grilled white fish, shellfish, and creamy cheeses.
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