Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 8 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: marasca cherry, violet, black pepper, licorice

Palate: dry, warm, smooth

From the great Asili cru, a bright garnet Barbaresco with intense marasca cherry and violet, spicy black pepper and licorice, dry, warm and soft with a long, rich finish.

What it pairs with

  • Brasato al Barolo
    Braised beef matches the cru's structure.
  • Roast guinea fowl
    Delicate game suits the perfumed fruit.
  • Aged Castelmagno
    Salt sharpens the cherry and violet lift.

How to serve Ca' del Baio Barbaresco Asili

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Roast guinea fowl, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Ca' del Baio, run by the Grasso sisters in Treiso, makes a classic single-cru Barbaresco from the prized Asili vineyard.

  1. 1990: Ca' del Baio refines its Asili Barbaresco

Facts

Producer
Ca' del Baio · visiting guide
Grapes
Nebbiolo (100%)
Classification
Barbaresco DOCG
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 40 to 70 at retail
Drinking window
8 to 25 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Ca' del Baio Barbaresco Asili

What does Ca' del Baio Barbaresco Asili taste like?

On the nose, marasca cherry, violet, black pepper, licorice. On the palate, dry, warm, smooth. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the great Asili cru, a bright garnet Barbaresco with intense marasca cherry and violet, spicy black pepper and licorice, dry, warm and soft with a long, rich finish.

When should I drink Ca' del Baio Barbaresco Asili?

Drink 8 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Ca' del Baio Barbaresco Asili?

Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast guinea fowl and Aged Castelmagno. Braised beef matches the cru's structure.

What grapes are in Ca' del Baio Barbaresco Asili?

The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barbaresco DOCG.

Tags

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