Baffonero derives its name from a vineyard with a North/South-West orientation that favors exposure to the sun's rays during the afternoon. Ventilation is constantly assured in summertime by a prevailing wind from the Northwest, moderating maximum daytime temperatures and enabling slower ripening of the grapes. The day-night temperature range in this area favors the build-up of aromas and the maintenance of adequate levels of organic acids in the berry.
The soil, which is mainly made up of shale, allows for good drainage and thus drastically reduces the vigour of the plants, limiting their production: the cluster is loose, uniform, small in size and with grape tissues of a high density. The soil acts on the grapes giving them concentration, excellent extracts and tannin content, but maintaining a marked acidity which is retained on harvesting.  Meticulous manual skills in selecting the shoots, managing the canopy and thinning out the grapes ensures that the plant reaches its own optimal balance.