Ca' del Baio - Barbaresco Vallegrande
Barbaresco DOCG,
2020
63,00 €
Characteristics
▫ VIEW
Classic garnet red from Nebbiolo, evolving towards tile hues.
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▫ NOSE
Intense aromas of ripe red fruit, dried flowers (rose), underbrush, and earthy notes.
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▫ Mouth
Dry, elegant, and enveloping. Fine but present tannins, marked acidity, and a long, warm, and balanced finish.
This wine seeks dishes where structure and elegance are at the same level.
⭐ Black Angus steak
The acidity and tannin of Nebbiolo cut through the richness and enhance the flavor of the meat without overwhelming it.
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⭐ Ribeye
The juiciness of the cut is balanced by the structure of the wine, creating an elegant contrast.
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⭐ Duck breast
The richness and texture of the duck find balance in the acidity and aromatic profile of the wine.
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⭐ Oxtail cannelloni
Deep and delicious palate that matches the complexity and long finish of Barbaresco.
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▫ Argentine beef tataki
It works well if we're looking for a fresher, less structured contrast.
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▫ Selection of Fine Cheeses
Especially with cured meats, where the wine complements the intensity without overpowering it.
This Barbaresco represents a classic approach, where the key is not power, but precision.
Nebbiolo, cultivated in calcareous marl soils, develops a very particular combination: high acidity, firm tannins, and enormous aromatic capacity. The west-facing exposure favors more complete ripening, providing balance without losing freshness.
Winemaking is traditional, with relatively long fermentations that extract structure and complexity. But it is the aging that defines the style: large Slavonian oak foudres, where the wine evolves slowly without being marked by the wood.
This allows the Nebbiolo to express itself with purity: flower, earth, fruit, and evolution, without makeup.
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A Barbaresco that doesn't seek to impress through power, but through elegance and precision.
