# Paolina (Ca' del Baio)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Ca' del Baio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/ca-del-baio.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/ca-del-baio-paolina).

- **Producer:** Ca' del Baio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** Various vineyards in the village of Treiso
- **Soil:** Calcareous, medium consistency with sandy components
- **Exposure:** South-east, south-west, west
- **Harvest:** Early October
- **Vineyard planting:** 1960
- **Serving temperature:** Serve at 17°C
- **Storage:** Ready just over a year after harvest, keeping 5-8 years or longer in the best vintages. Store lying down, in the dark, at a constant temperature.
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-15


## Summary

Paolina blends fruit from several Treiso vineyards into a fresh, soft expression of Barbera.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red with purplish highlights. Vinous, intensely fruity nose of redcurrant and raspberry. Fresh and vibrant on the palate, with a long, rich, smooth flavour.

## Food pairings

Flavourful Piedmontese dishes, from mixed boiled meats to bagna cauda; cooked and raw cold cuts, stewed meats, and medium-mature fatty cheeses.