# Bajet (Pedemontis)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Pedemontis](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/pedemontis.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/pedemontis-bajet).

- **Producer:** Pedemontis
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Exposure:** South West
- **Harvest:** Hand harvest in small containers
- **Vineyard planting:** 0.55 hectares at 270 m above sea level, average vine age 8 years
- **Vinification:** Destemmed into steel tanks with native yeasts, 8 weeks of alcoholic fermentation under temperature control, then 5 months in steel on the lees.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

A steel-aged Barbera d'Alba meant for early drinking. Bajet is the Piedmontese word for a young conscript soldier.

## Tasting notes

Dense ruby colour. Wide, complex bouquet of red fruit, fruit jam, cinnamon, vanilla and pepper. Good natural acidity, softened, with a full taste.

## Food pairings

Charcuterie, tasty first courses, chicken casserole, blue cheeses.