The Vanotu is the most prestigious of the Pelissero vineyards and produced its first wines in 1960. Replanted in 1964, it lies between 300 and 350 meters above sea level and faces completely south. It is on the border of all three municipalities of the Barbaresco production area: Treiso, Barbaresco, and Neive. It forms part of the enclosure of one of the most beautiful valleys in the region. The vineyard is well-ventilated near the top of the hillside, resulting in very little disease pressure. The favourable microclimate and southern exposure guarantee regular growing seasons, even when other parts of Barbaresco do not fare well. The soil, particularly limestone-rich, produces elegant wines of great personality. They always clearly reflect the vintage with notes of sage, mint, rose, chamomile, thyme, and many other aromatic herbs that only certain privileged parts of the Langhe can express. 'Vanotu; is the diminutive in the Piedmontese dialect of Giovanni, Giorgio’s grandfather and previous vineyard owner.