Pedemontis Jaiet Langhe Favorita 2022

The Favorita grapes come from the Roero subregion of the DOC Langhe Favorita appellation. Roero is characterised by rugged and often steep slopes cut by rivers and small bodies of water. Long ago, it was a coastal area, which can still be seen in the large presence of sand mixed with limestone that forms the soils, with the presence of fossilised shells. The soil in Roero is generally younger than the one found in the nearby Langhe. It is softer and more water absorbent, characteristics that imbue the wines with natural finesse. The grapes come from a 0.42-hectare sandy, calcareous plot around the ideal elevation of 250 metres above sea level. The vines have an average age of eight years and are Guyot-trained. They are cultivated with minimal intervention; treatments are as limited as possible, and minimal canopy management occurs. Early morning harvesting takes place by hand into small baskets to retain freshness.