# Caj (Azienda Giribaldi)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC by [Azienda Giribaldi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/azienda-giribaldi.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/azienda-giribaldi-caj).

- **Producer:** Azienda Giribaldi
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Caj
- **Production area:** Caj locality in Alba, vineyard at 380 m above sea level
- **Soil:** Lean marl and limestone, hilly
- **Exposure:** South-south-west
- **Vineyard planting:** 3.96 ha certified organic vineyard of Barbera on several Italian clones, 420A rootstock, Guyot training, 5,000 vines per hectare
- **Vinification:** Maceration of 11 days with several daily pump-overs and temperature-controlled fermentation. Rest in stainless steel, then about 8 months in 30 hl barrels and at least 3 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-09



## Summary

Organic Barbera d'Alba Superiore from the 3.96 ha Caj vineyard in Alba, about 8 months in 30 hl barrels.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red. Very vinous nose with violet and sour cherry. Dry and warm on the palate with spicy notes, light vanilla and red fruit pulp; fresh and ripe fruit with lively acidity.

## Food pairings

First courses and cheeses.