Pedemontis, 'Jaiet', Langhe, Favorita

Aromatic and refreshing, with an intense and fruity bouquet of white floral notes, peach and fragrant rennet apple through to a fresh mineral finish. 

Producer Note

Pedemontis is a family business covering 260 hectares of vineyard, forest, truffle fields and hazelnut groves, often in marginal areas which have been saved from abandonment and patiently brought back to life to promote a project based on sustainable agriculture. 13 hectares of mature vineyard, along with two younger plots that are being nurtured, are planted on the hills of Roero and Langhe. Pedemontis produces oxygen from its forests and follows an agricultural philosophy which leaves no carbon footprint, while promoting the natural symbiosis between nature, agriculture, and human environment. Local, traditional varieties are grown such as Barbera, Nebbiolo, Arneis and Favorita, which have been brought back to life and reintroduced within the concept of ‘closed-cycle viticulture’ - best represented by a team of 30 donkeys who roam the vineyards feeding on the wild grasses, who in turn fertilise the vineyard with their organic compost. Pedemontis produces distinctive fine and elegant wines with wonderful purity, innate freshness and delicate aromatic richness.

Vineyard

The Favorita grapes come from the Roero sub-region of the DOC Langhe Favorita appellation. Roero is characterised by rugged and often steep slopes that are cut by rivers and small bodies of water. Long ago, it was a coastal area, and this 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, situated 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 takes place. Early morning harvesting takes place by hand into small baskets to retain freshness. 

Winemaking

A short cryomaceration took place, followed by de-stemming and gentle pressing. The must was fermented at cool temperatures with selected yeasts and remained on the fine lees for less than five months with regular bâtonnage imparting texture.

Tasting Note

Aromatic and refreshing, with an intense and fruity bouquet of white floral notes, peach and fragrant rennet apple through to a fresh mineral finish.

Grape 

Favorita 100%