# R.L. (Ca' del Baio)

> Red, Langhe DOC Nebbiolo 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-r-l).

- **Producer:** Ca' del Baio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Production area:** Various vineyards
- **Soil:** Bluish clayey-limestone marl
- **Exposure:** West, north-east
- **Harvest:** End of September to the beginning of October
- **Vineyard planting:** 2007/2008
- **Serving temperature:** Serve at 16°C, or slightly chilled
- **Storage:** Ready from late spring after harvest, keeping well for several years.
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-15



## Summary

R.L. is a fresh, easy-drinking Nebbiolo from younger vineyards, selected across several plots to revive an old estate tradition.

## Tasting notes

Garnet red with ruby tinges. Fragrant nose of dried flowers, geranium and light raspberry fruit. Dry, warm and soft on the palate, slightly tannic and very easy-drinking.

## Food pairings

Fresh cold cuts, slightly mature cheeses, Italian pasta with ragù, and simple red meat dishes like hamburgers or beef carpaccio.
