Ca' del Baio Autinbej Barbaresco 2022 (750ml)

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Producer	Ca' del Baio
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Subregion	Barbaresco
Varietal	Nebbiolo
Vintage	2022
Sku	12465
Size	750ml

 

V

90

The color is a deep garnet red with reflections of old pink. The nose is an intense, fruity aroma reminiscent of raspberries, jam, and violets that give an ethereal feeling accompanied by sweet spicy notes and hints of cocoa. In the mouth, Autinbej is warm, long, persistent and slightly tannic with an aftertaste of fruity notes.

In addition to the traditional Barbaresco pairing with red meat, Autinbej’s structure and the fruity intensity makes it an ideal pairing with duck or pork, grilled or fried, and also with sweet and sour or spicy sauces.

Autinbej evokes a bygone era when such wines were the union of Nebbiolo grapes from the best, sunniest parts of different crus. Autinbej is a tribute to Giulio Grasso’s late father, Ernesto, who often used the Piemontese word to describe the best vineyard exposures. The first Autinbej harvest was in 2014, a year generally considered difficult in other parts of Piemonte and Italy, but successful in the small enclave of the Barbaresco denomination thanks to very favorable climatic conditions that year.

The 2022 Barbaresco Autinbej is a classy, elegant wine. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, cinnamon, cedar and new leather are finely delineated. Medium body and lithe, with superb balance and tons of class, the Autinbej is a fine introduction to the Barbarescos here. Naturally, the 2022 is a bit light in structure, but that in no way detracts from its allure.