2024 Ca' Del Baio ‘Bric del Baio’ Langhe Nebbiolo

Founded in 1870 and based in Treiso in the Barbaresco appellation, Ca’ del Baio is a family estate now run by the Grasso family, farming roughly 25 hectares of vineyards that include holdings in Asili, Vallegrande, and Marcarini. The domaine works with sustainable viticulture focused on Nebbiolo, alongside smaller plantings of Dolcetto, Barbera, and Riesling. All fruit is hand harvested, and fermentations use native yeasts, with aging carried out in a mix of large Slavonian casks and neutral barrels depending on the wine. The destemmed grapes are left to macerate briefly on the skins before fermenting at a controlled temperature in steel tanks. The wine is fermented and then transferred to Slavonian wooden barrels (20-30 hl. “Botti” from Gamba), where it undergoes a malolactic fermentation and is then matured for 10-15 months. Brilliant ruby with garnet highlights. Aromas of red cherry, crushed rose, and sweet tobacco rise gracefully from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied and finely textured, showing tart red berries, orange peel, and dusty tannins. A savoury, lingering finish reflects both youth and potential. Piedmont, Italy