Malabaila di Canale
(Winery in Langhe, Roero)

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About Winery and Wines

The first records of activity and wine production on the property date back to around 1270, based on letters from the Prince of Piedmont found in the castle archives. A document from 1362, also found at the castle, attests to the family's purchase of the first piece of land suitable for becoming a vineyard, the Castelletto. The construction of the building dates back to 1270 and began as a fortress, commissioned by Antonio and Domenico Roero. In 1512, the Malabaila family took over. One of the most influential members of the family was Luigi Gerolamo Malabaila, Italian ambassador to the Austrian court, where he met and married Maria Anna Palffy-Ordöd degli Esteràzy, a well-known Austrian family. Our wine production, on about 22 hectares of vineyards, is around 100 thousand bottles a year. The difference between the Roero and the Barolo of the Langhe lies precisely in these characteristics of the soil. Both wines are Barolos but, being Docg, the wine takes its name from the territory where it is made: Roero is therefore the Barolo that is born here, in this area. The wine remains in barrique for two years and at least four in the bottle, because they want an important and structured product. Today the production has been moved to the Pradvaj farmhouse. It is here that, in 1985, starting from a very old vine, they began to produce Roero Arneis Docg.

-Roero Arneis docg Aroma: Very intense floral bouquet, white flowers, yellow peaches and green apples stand out Taste: Dry and floral, envelops the mouth leaving hints of white peaches of white peaches Food pairing: Excellent as an aperitif, but with its structure it also supports well white meats - Roero docg: Wide and enveloping olfactory range, it starts out elegant and spicy, then turns to balsamic and underwood tones. Warm and soft entry, harmonious sensations, long persistence. Perfect with braised meat, mature cheeses and eggs with truffles. -Barbera d'Alba Impressive bouquet, concentrated and rich in warm cherry and black cherry jam, dark spices, chocolate and balsamic puffs. Taste: From the important structure characterized by a soft tannin with a slight hint of vanilla Food pairing: Ideal with cold cuts, salami and parmesan cheese accompanied by the local crumbly breadsticks: Rubatà -Langhe Nebbiolo Bouquet: Fine, delicate and persistent with hints of wild strawberries and raspberries. Taste: Elegant in the mouth with a soft and delicate tannin Food pairing: Ideal with agnolotti and first courses with meat sauces and cheeses -Langhe Favorita: Very floral bouquet, white flowers and citrus fruits stand out Taste: Fruity and light, it leaves in the mouth hints of tangerine Food pairing: Excellent as an aperitif and with delicate fish such as baked sea bass

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