Vallegrande Barbaresco DOCG 2023 - Ca' Del Baio x 6

The Architectural Precision and Expressiveness of Barbaresco Vallegrande DOCG

The Barbaresco Vallegrande DOCG embodies the most classic vision of the Ca’ del Baio winery. This red wine originates from historical vineyards located in the municipality of Treiso, within the homonymous geographic mention that directly surrounds the estate. The production approach privileges a profile of absolute finesse, focusing on the natural verticality and expressive harmony of the Nebbiolo grape, avoiding muscular extraction or artificial opulence.

Cellar Notes on Traditional Vinification

The technical protocol follows the historical methods of the Langhe region. The grapes come from vines planted between 1963 and 2000, cultivated on soils composed of calcareous-sandy gray marls with a western exposure. The harvest takes place during the first days of October. After destemming, fermentation is carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with a skin-contact maceration period ranging from 7 to 15 days. Following devatting, the wine ages for 24 months exclusively in large Slavonian oak casks, followed by an additional 6 months of bottle aging before release.

Sensory Profile of Barbaresco vino rosso Piemonte

The combination of Treiso’s pedoclimatic matrix and prolonged aging in large oak casks imparts a traditional-style organoleptic precision to this Nebbiolo.

• Blend and Alcohol Content: 100% Nebbiolo / Barbaresco Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita / 15.00% Vol.
• Visual Assessment: Limpid garnet red hue, characterized by an excellent chromatic transparency consistent with the varietal type.
• Olfactory Framework: Intense and enveloping bouquet, distinguished by clean notes of ripe red fruit, hints of withered flowers, and evolutionary nuances of undergrowth.
• Palate Characteristics: The tasting reveals a dry, velvety, and perfectly balanced profile. The mid-palate development shows excellent structural harmony, closing with a warm finish and a well-integrated tannic texture.

Service Guidelines and Gastronomic Pairings

The balance and freshness of this Barbaresco make it highly versatile for pairing with various traditional land-based dishes.

• Stable Pairings: It pairs excellently with roasted red meats, terrines, structured soups, as well as fondue and aged hard cheeses.
• Serving Method: To facilitate the development of tertiary components and allow the bouquet to unfold, a serving temperature of 16-18°C is recommended.

Temporal Evolution and Storage

The wine presents itself ready and elegant in its early years of commercialization, possessing an aging potential in the bottle that easily extends for 10-15 years. To preserve the integrity of the sensory profile, horizontal storage is recommended in dark cellars, free from vibrations and maintained at a constant temperature.