Ca del Baio
Barbaresco Pora 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | The wine matures in French tonneaux of third and fourth use for 36 months. It is then refined for 10 months in the bottle, and is released to the market a year later. |
- Name and grape: Barbaresco DOCG, 100% Nebbiolo from the Pora vineyard
- Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature on the skins; unfiltered
- Ageing: 24 months in third-use barriques and 10 months in bottle
- Sensory profile: Garnet colour; notes of plum, blackberry, vanilla and hazelnut; soft tannins
- Serving and pairings: Decant for 1 hour at 18°C; ideal with braised meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ca del Baio Barbaresco Pora is a red wine that elegantly expresses the identity of the Nebbiolo grape variety grown in Piedmont. As an expression of the prestigious Barbaresco denomination, it appears in the glass with a bright garnet colour and a complex bouquet of plum, blackberry, vanilla and toasted hazelnut. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied sip with pronounced savouriness, wrapped in a tannic structure that is defined yet rendered silky by ageing. Its austerity and aromatic richness make it the ideal accompaniment for braised red meats, game and mature cheeses, also offering interesting pairings with dark chocolate.
Where it comes from
The origin of this wine lies in the renowned Cru Pora, located in the municipality of Barbaresco. The vineyards benefit from a south-west exposure, a privileged geographical condition that ensures the grapes ripen regularly and optimally. The roots delve into a distinctive soil, characterised by bluish calcareous-sandy marl, a decisive element in giving the wine's structure a natural tension, high longevity and a pronounced savoury note that faithfully reflects its territory of origin.
How it is produced
After careful selection, the bunches are destemmed and sent for fermentation. This takes place in contact with the skins in temperature-controlled steel tanks, ensuring optimal extraction of colour and phenolic matter. The maturation process continues for twenty-four months in third-passage barrels, concluding with an adequate period of rest in the bottle. The absence of filtration before bottling is a choice aimed at preserving the integrity of the flavour profile and the varietal purity.
History and Curiosities
Born from a bet by Ca’ del Baio in 2004, the Barbaresco Pora 2021 expresses the soul of a historic and long-lived cru. This exclusive vintage, produced in only 950 bottles and 25 magnums, is aged for 24 months in barrique and 10 months in bottle to achieve remarkable complexity. The absence of filtration enhances its authenticity, making it an outstanding Piedmontese red that boasts prestigious accolades such as 94 points from Vinous and 4 vines from the Vitae AIS guide.
Awards
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2021
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2021
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1870
- Oenologist: Giulio Grasso
- Bottles produced: 145.000
- Hectares: 31
The natural heritage of 31 hectares of vineyards is concentrated mainly on the most suitable places for the production of Barbaresco: Marcarini, Pora, Asili, Vallegrande.
A biological management and non-invasive winemaking techniques, which also exclude the filtration of wines and contemplate the use of large barrels, allow a clear reading of the vintages and terroirs. And the not happy vintage, as it was considered 2014, actually only partially in the Babaresco area, highlights the fabric of the skilled winemaker.
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| Name | Ca del Baio Barbaresco Pora 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Ca del Baio |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from a bet by Ca’ del Baio in 2004, the Barbaresco Pora 2021 expresses the soul of a historic and long-lived cru. This exclusive vintage, produced in only 950 bottles and 25 magnums, is aged for 24 months in barrique and 10 months in bottle to achieve remarkable complexity. The absence of filtration enhances its authenticity, making it an outstanding Piedmontese red that boasts prestigious accolades such as 94 points from Vinous and 4 vines from the Vitae AIS guide. |
| Origin | Village of Barbaresco |
| Soil composition | Bluish calcareous-sandy marls |
| Harvest | Between late September and early October |
| Production technique | Fermentation on the skins in temperature-controlled steel tanks; zero filtration |
| Wine making | Le uve diraspate fermentano sulle bucce in vasche di acciaio termocondizionate per 30 giorni. |
| Aging | The wine matures in French tonneaux of third and fourth use for 36 months. It is then refined for 10 months in the bottle, and is released to the market a year later. |
| Year production | 950 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |