The Wine
100% Dolcetto from estate vineyards in the Marcarini and Vallegrande MGAs (Treiso), fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel. Aged briefly in stainless steel tanks and released in the Spring following the harvest. This Dolcetto is a classic Piemontese everyday wine – juicy and bright with notes of black cherry and blackberries and a dry earthy finish. Ideal to accompany the most traditional Italian dishes like a Bolognese, pizza or grilled sausages.
The Winery
One of the most classic names in Barbaresco is now in its 4th generation, with sisters Paola, Valentina and Federica following in the footsteps of their parents Giulio and Luciana.
Together they farm 31 Ha (77 acres) of estate vineyards mostly in the villages of Barbaresco and Treiso. Roughly 50% of their production is based on Nebbiolo, with terrific site-specific Barbaresco expressions from prestigious MGAs (single vineyards) like Asili, Pora and Vallegrande
Farming practices are based on the Green Experience certification, one that focuses on sustainable viticulture, which was developed locally by farmers in the Langhe region to preserve the biodiversity and natural resources of the soil, to protect the value of traditional Piedmontese viticulture, and to safeguard the natural environment of Langhe, Roero and Monferrato.
Some of the practices include the use of green manure (a stupid word for decomposing plants!), eliminating synthetic/chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, the diffusion of pollinating insects and the planting of the herbs and flowers that support them.
In the cellar, winemaking is reduced to its bare essentials – native yeast fermentations, minimal use of sulfites and the exclusion of any additives. Aging occurs primarily in largeBotti casks, with some 500L tonneaux used on the Riservas.
Stylistically, Ca del Baio wines are renowned for their balance, elegance and value. They effortlessly convey the unique details of each grape variety while maintaining a wines sense of place.
