Cascina Cairel
The road that winds its way up the ridge which runs from Alba towards Bossolasco, reaches Cascina Cheirello, home of the Cairel wines. These Langhe (hills) surrounding Alba are one of the most famous quality wine-growing areas in the world. Seventeen hectares of vineyards spread out around the charming farmhouse that houses Giuseppe, Luigi, and Stefano Rivetti's small winery. These three dedicated winemakers, with skillful handling of the vineyards, low yields and scrupulous wine-making techniques, work to obtain wines of the highest quality.
17 Hectares of vineyards, plus a small leased parcel ( Rio Sordo estate ) in the Serralunga district of Barolo. Total production averages 5,000 cases annually - Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, Arneis, Chardonnay, Moscato and Barolo.

Arneis Langhe
The name Arneis in the dialect of the Langhe hills means "rascal" because of its unpredictable behavior. The vines of this grape were noted in these hills as early as the 15th century, but not too long ago it had practically disappeared.
The terrain of the Langhe is well suited to this dry white of scant scent but lively with fruit flavors which in well-made Arneis lasts long enough to mingle with the almondy aftertaste. The Cairel Arneis Langhe has a grand structure that is both vivacious and elegant. It is a pale straw-color with an intense perfume of fresh fruit and flowers.

Chardonnay Langhe D.O.C.
The Chardonnay is the foremost quality white grape varietal in the world, whose wines are distinguished by their finesse and great aromatic strength. This varietal is dominant in all the great white A.O.C.Ős of Burgundy in France and is said to have originated there.
This international vine has found an ideal habitat on the hills of the Langhe.
The result is a beautiful wine, transparent in color, sometimes with almost greenish tints. The bouquet gives off such a scent of fruits that you can almost see them by the basketful. Both the aroma and the taste have certain characteristics that evoke the cool, polished smoothness of marble.
This is an excellent wine to be enjoyed as an aperitif or with antipasti, delicate first courses, and fish. Serve chilled.


Freisa Langhe

Livened by a light sparkle, frizzante, with an aroma of roses and raspberries, Freisa, from the vineyards "Fontana," is a wine with a fresh, dry flavor and an intense ruby-red color. Bursting onto the palate with a pleasantly dry taste, it is an outstanding wine with flavorful dishes, cold meats, and medium-strong cheeses


Dolcetto d'Alba Vigneto Mandorlo D.O.C.
Dolcetto grapes thrive in the high, cool hills of Alba, where the grapes ripen early. In Piedmont, Dolcetto is the most stylish of everyday wines.
Among the distinctive red wines of Alba, the taste of Dolcetto may be the easiest to acquire. When young, it has a deep mulberry color and a hint of newly fermenting grapes on the nose, but rich with mellow fruit flavors of almost chocolate-like sweetness, offset by a dry mouth tingling undertone. Cairel's Dolcetto d'Alba from the vineyard of "Mandorlo" is the ultimate of Dolcetto's with an intense perfume of fresh flowers and mature fruit.


Barbera d'Alba Vigneto Caveia D.O.C.
Alba has long been known for its production of fine Barbera. This area yields wines of such unexpected class that for the first time in memory this wine is on the verge of becoming chic. Cairel's Barbera d'Alba from the vineyard "Caveia" is a well-balanced wine with charm and generosity.
Aged in oak casks, the result is a more round, full, and complex wine. It has a fragrant perfume, reminiscent of dried flowers and herbs. It is a beautiful ruby red in color with a taste that is fresh and full.


Nebbiolo d'Alba Vigneto Raine D.O.C.
Nebbiolo is considered one of the most beautiful and noble wines of the world. Grown in the hills of Alba, the grapes are picked early when the components are in better balance. Fermentation, both alcoholic and malolactic, are now usually conducted under controlled temperature. Even traditionalists consider stainless steel fermenting vats essential and most have shortened contact with the skins to less then one month. When aged for a spell in casks, Nebbiolo can show the variety's innate nobility and enviably drinkable style.

Cairel's Nebbiolo d'Alba, from the vineyard "Raine," shows its typical character in a persistent and intense perfume of roses and dried flowers. The color is a magnificent garnet red, vivid, and intense, with shades of orange.


Barolo
The hills of Alba afford the Nebbiolo grape a long growing season which is necessary for this particular varietal to achieve full ripeness. To endure the damp foggy mornings of these hills in late October, nature has provided the Nebbiolo with a thick tough skin. It is in this skin that the tannins that are characteristic of the wine of the Nebbiolo grape reside.
The production of the Cairel Barolo is conducted with meticulous care, beginning with the crushing of the grapes which is done very slowly and under controlled temperatures. The fermentation of the juice begins in cement tanks for about one month. The juice is then put into large 60 hectoliter Slavonic oak barrels to mature for approximately 3 years. Following this three year period of maturation it is bottled and left to rest for an additional 6 months. A total of 4 years goes into the making of this wine before it is released.
This wine is a beautiful ruby, tending to blackberry color, but with aging will tend to a medium garnet. One will detect delicate aromas and tastes of violets, wild berries and even licorice and spices in this exquisite Barolo.