Barbera d’Alba Paolina, Ca’ del Baio

BARBERA D'ALBA PAOLINA  

D.O.C.

Denomination

Barbera d’Alba D.O.C.

Cru

Asili

Growing location

Various vineyards in the village of Treiso

Grape-variety

100% Barbera

Planting of vineyards

1960

Type of soil

clayey-limestone marlcalcareous of medium consistency with sandy components

Position

Facing south-east, south-west, west

Harvest

early October

Tasting properties

Colour deep ruby red with purplish highlights; nose vinous and intensely fruity, with nice hints of red currants and raspberries; taste fresh and vibrant on the mouth, showing a long, rich, smooth flavour

Pairings

Excellent with the more flavoursome Piedmontese dishes, from mixed boiled meats to the anchovy and garlic-based “bagna caoda”; generally a great match too for cooked and raw cold cuts, stewed meats, and medium-mature fatty cheeseswith braised and stewed red meats, game and very mature cheeses. As time passes, it also becomes a great meditation wine

Serving temperature

17°C

Storing

Ready to enjoy a little over 1 year following the harvest, it keeps nicely for 5-8 years, and even longer in the better vintages. Cellaring recommended with the bottle lying down in the dark at a constant temperature