We were so fortunate to have ideal Fall weather for our five days in the Langhe. Each day was sunny, after the morning fog burned off, and in the high 60s. Just perfect for hiking in the vineyards. On the last day of our visit the weather started to turn to a thicker fog and they were predicting rain for the following day. The pace of activity in the vineyards picked up considerably once the thick fog arrived. The farmers swiftly shifted from an attitude of letting the grapes stay on the vines as long as possible to soak in the sun and improve sugar content to one of clipping the bunches of grapes as quickly as possible. The roads and hillsides were filled with activity related to the harvest. Loads and loads of small trucks ferrying the just picked grapes to the processing locations. And many people about the village with clippers in their back pockets.
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| Relaxing at our home in the vineyard - villa carita |
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| The harvest |
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| Morning fog |
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| Ready for picking |
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