Red

Autinbej

By Ca' del Baio, Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy

Ca' del Baio Autinbej

A tribute to Giulio Grasso's late father Ernesto, who used the Piemontese word "autinbej" to describe the best vineyard exposures; the wine unites Nebbiolo from several favoured plots in one bottling, in the old style.

Tasting notes

Deep garnet red with reflections of old pink. Intense, fruity aroma of raspberry and jam with violets, sweet spice and cocoa. Warm, long and persistent on the palate, slightly tannic with a fruity aftertaste.

Pairs well with

Traditional Barbaresco pairings of red meat, plus grilled or fried duck and pork, and sweet-and-sour or spicy sauces.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbaresco DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo
Production area
Barbaresco denomination
Soil
Grey marl, limestone and sand
Exposure
One vineyard west-facing, the other east-facing
Harvest
Beginning of October
Vineyard planting
2008-2009
Vinification
Traditional red vinification of stemmed grapes, with maceration on the skins for 9-15 days in stainless steel at controlled temperature. The wine matures 24 months in large Slavonian oak casks, followed by at least 4 months in the bottle before release.
Serving temperature
Serve at 18°C
Storage
Shows well from 3 years after harvest and ages beautifully for 10-15 years. Store in the dark at a constant temperature.

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