Ca' Del Baio Valgrande Barbaresco DOCG 2005
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This fine red wine upholds the Valgrande vineyard's reputation for gentle and elegant wines. It received a glowing review in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, and the highest award from Italy's Gambero Rosso.
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Release Notes:
The grapes were picked in mid-October and were carefully graded to ensure quality. The 2005 Valgrande was then aged in large Slovenian oak casks for 24 months before bottling.
Tasting Notes:
Very soft and velvety texture. Aromas of chocolate and sweet fruit. Medium-bodied with delicious layers of fruit, chocolate and cacao. Very smooth tannins and a good finish on fruit - delicious! Can age for 5 to 10 more years. Elegance is the hallmark of this wine, but it still has the body to accompany roasts, meats, veal, and cheeses very effectively. A great, soft Barbaresco.
Ca' Del Baio's newest plot in the Marcarini vineyard of Barbaresco.
Winery:
Ca' Del Baio in Barbaresco has been run by the Grasso family since 1880. Their winery is located near Alba and they are fortunate to own land in some of... Read more
Region:
Although a smaller region than its neighbor, Barbaresco has been highly sought after since the 1960s and 1970s when Gaja and Giacosa started producing powerful wines with fantastic complexity. Like Burgundy,... Read more
Country:
Overview
Greek settlers first planted vineyards in Italy sometime around 800BC. Since then, wine has been entrenched in the Italian culture, ‘as common as water on the dinner table’. ... Read more
The village of Barbaresco
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