Giribaldi is a wonderful family-owned winery that has seen three generations at the helm and has made its wine organically for many years. Their fine example of barbera is from a small single vineyard called Caj in Alba, nearly 400m above sea level.

It’s brimming with lively red fruit like cherries and mulberries, with a bit of cassis and damson in the mix. Eight months in oak barrels has left a light trace of spice. Lifted and tangy on the finish, it makes a superb partner for a rare steak or try it with a pan-fried duck breast.

Giribaldi wines are a family affair, they are made by Mario Giribaldi, the third generation of the family. His wines are a reflection of the people who make it, those who work in the vineyard under the all-day sun, or in the cold winter snow. Those who work all day and night in the winery during the harvest to watch the wine slowly transform, those who dress the bottle and look after its image, those who are ambassadors and pass on the passion of those who made it.

The Giribaldi winery began at the beginning of the 20th century and has been producing wines for three generations. In those days, times were hard, and agriculture was not only a means of income but also a real pride for those who loved their land even though it made them suffer so much. It was normal for them to make sacrifices for the land they were brought up on.