Barbaresco Vallegrande Riserva Viti Vecchie
バルバレスコ ヴァッレグランデ リゼルヴァ ヴィーティ・ヴェッキエ
Ca' del Baio
Nebbiolo
About this wine
Debuting with the 2018 vintage, this old-vines Riserva from Vallegrande (plantings from 1963 to 2000) is the ultimate expression of the Grasso family's winemaking. Sixty days of submerged-cap maceration and 30 months in large oak casks, followed by 12 months in bottle, produce a garnet-red wine with sanguinella orange, violet, blackberry, rhubarb, and incense notes, velvety and warmly tannic.
A serious, collector-oriented wine — best approached after exploring the normale Vallegrande.
Sommelier's Note
"This old-vines Riserva is Ca' del Baio's most ambitious wine — dense, perfumed, and built for decades in the cellar."
Food Pairings
Best with slow-braised game, truffle dishes, and long-aged cheeses.
When to drink it
Long cellaring, milestone celebrations, pairing with the finest Piedmontese cuisine.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $85-160
Terroir & Winemaking
Hand-selected grapes, temperature-controlled fermentation with two daily punch-downs, ~60 days of maceration, 30 months in large oak casks, 12 months in bottle before release.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes 'Viti Vecchie' different from the standard Vallegrande?
- It comes from the oldest vines in the Vallegrande cru (planted 1963-2000), undergoes longer maceration and oak aging, and is released as a Riserva only in strong vintages.
- When did this wine first appear?
- It debuted with the 2018 vintage as the estate's top Riserva bottling from Vallegrande.
- What food pairs best with it?
- Slow-braised game, truffle dishes, and long-aged cheeses suit its density and structure.
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