Sky Jump at work in the Langhe

In the Langhe, on the hills of Monforte d’Alba, in one of the most prized “cru” dedicated to the production of Barolo, for four generations the Conterno family (Paolo Conterno farm) has dedicated itself to the cultivation of Nebbiolo, as well as Barbera and Dolcetto. Since the last harvest, among the thick vineyards that wind for ten hectares on the slopes of this hill, the first BCS Sky Jump has been working flat out. The results were even better than expected. “Only those who know these hills know how to work them - said Giorgio Conterno, owner of the farm, in a statement released by BCS - here we have gradients ranging from 25 to 40% and there are no terrace systems; when it rains, it becomes difficult to move on this type of terrain. In addition, to maximize the use of the land whilst ensuring optimum quality of the product, the rows are no more than 2.40 metres away from each other.” “Therefore, we need machines that will adapt perfectly - says Conterno - to overcome significant differences in height while also being extremely manoeuvrable. And Sky Jump really surprised me.” There were countless advantages that the wine producing farm encountered while using Sky Jump during the last harvest: optimal processing times, ability to work under the rows, ease of steering (with a small turning radius) thanks to the DualSteer system, track tension system with great mud discarding. Furthermore, the new tractor is very comfortable, with the shock-absorbing driver’s seat and the steering wheel that is close to that of a passenger car.