COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Ca' del Baio
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barbaresco Autinbej is a 100% Nebbiolo red wine from the Barbaresco DOCG in Piedmont, Italy. Produced by Ca' del Baio, a family estate with a history dating back to 1880, the wine's name 'Autinbej' signifies 'beautiful vineyards' in local dialect, referring to selected plots on the property with optimal sun exposure. This wine represents a return to traditional winemaking, blending Nebbiolo grapes from various crus to capture the essence of Barbaresco as it was historically made. The vineyards are situated in the Langhe hills, known for their calcareous marl soils, and are farmed using sustainable practices.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
'Autinbej' is a Piedmontese dialect word for 'beautiful vineyards'.
Fact 02
This wine is a blend of Nebbiolo from Ca' del Baio's best vineyard exposures.
Fact 03
The Grasso family has owned Ca' del Baio since 1880.
Fact 04
Vineyards are farmed using sustainable 'Green Experience' certification.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barbaresco Autinbej is produced using traditional red vinification methods. Destemmed Nebbiolo grapes undergo maceration on the skins for 9 to 15 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels (botti). A minimum of 4 months of bottle aging precedes its release. Viticulture follows sustainable practices under the 'Green Experience' certification, with minimal vineyard treatments and the use of native yeasts during fermentation.
