The Paitin family crafts some of the most soul-stirring Barbarescos in the Langhe, but their deep respect for Piedmontese terroir extends just across the river into the rugged, sandy hills of Roero. Here, from a pristine, organically farmed parcel of old vines planted back in 1980, they champion the region’s signature white grape with the same old-school reverence they give their top-tier reds. The Arneis Elisa undergoes a brief skin maceration and spends six months resting on the yeast, creating a beautifully textured, complex white that remains incredibly bright and focused. It delivers fresh orchard fruits, white flowers, and a hint of wild sage, finishing with a crisp, stony minerality.