Winery: Ca' del Baio
Region: Piedmont
Locale: Treiso (Barbaresco)
Appellation: Barbaresco
Designation: DOCG

In a few words: The cornerstones of this highly coveted wine are: the Asili terroir, the Nebbiolo grape, and vine growing skills and values handed down through generations.

Site: Asili is a special hill in Barbaresco where the soil is compact and the sky bestows a different climate every year. Vineyards of calcareous-chalky bluish marl, planted from 1967 to 1999. Southwest exposure. Harvest between late September and early October.

Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo

Fermentation and Aging: The crushing of hand-picked grapes that are selected from certain prime micro areas of the Asili cru produces must that ferments during temperature-controlled maceration in wooden vats together with 10%of non-destemmed grapes. During the active fermentation phase, two fillings per day allow for the appropriate extraction of colours and aromas from the skins. The submerged cap method of maceration continues for approximately 45 days. After racking, the wine is left to age for 30 months in second and third passage barriques and, finally, refining in bottles for 12 months before it is released to the market.

Notes: The wine displays a brilliant garnet red colour with shades of orange. The intense nose releases hints of lavender, pine, rosepetals, aromatic herbs, spices, and goudron notes. The wine is dry, full-bodied, and warm. It is exceptionally smooth and velvety in the mouth. Ideal for pairing with braised and stewed red meat, game, and aged cheeses. It transforms into a meditation wine over time. Chocolate is an unusual, but surprisingly delightful pairing suggestion. Recommended Serving Temperature: 18°C (64°F). 

Although this wine is ready to consume upon release to the market, it gradually improves with age, reaching its best potential after 10-20 years in the cellar.