Description
Ca’ Gialla is the affectionate nickname for the house that shelters the cellar of winemaker Marco Porello, whose family has been rooted in Roero for three generations. In the early twentieth century, the Porellos began cultivating vineyards in the hills around the villages of Canale and Vezza d’Alba, gradually acquiring 15 hectares in some of the area’s most prized sites, including the marine clay–based Mombirone vineyard and the sandy, limestone-rich Tanone vineyard. Over time the family shifted from mixed farming to a focused winegrowing estate, and today Marco continues that legacy by farming the vines naturally, without herbicides or pesticides, as he works toward organic certification. Under the Ca’ Gialla name, he channels this history and the distinctive Roero soils into wines that are both deeply traditional and quietly progressive, capturing a precise sense of place in every bottle.
The 2024 Ca’ Gialla Barbera d’Alba is a generous, medium-bodied expression of Barbera that still crackles with the grape’s hallmark energy. Made from 100% Barbera harvested by hand in late September and aged in a mix of stainless steel and cement, it preserves vivid fruit while gaining a rounded, supple texture. The nose leads with bright red fruits—think cherry, red plum, and a touch of wild berry—layered with subtle floral and earthy undertones. On the palate it is mouth‑filling and wonderfully lifted, its juicy core of red fruit framed by brilliant acidity that keeps each sip feeling focused and refreshing. The finish is smooth and lingering, without feeling heavy; its freshness cuts through and keeps everything lively. It’s the kind of bottle that’s super easy to drink and made for the dinner table.
