Sunday, February 22, 2026

Italian Wine and Belgian Food: Winemaker Dinner at Chef Bart Vandaele's Belga Café, Washington DC, USA, with Paola Grasso, Winemaker and Owner of Ca’ del Baio, Barbaresco, Piemonte (February 2026)










facebook: Fantastic wine dinner at Belga Café with Paola Grasso, winemaker and owner of Azienda Agricola Ca'del Baio , a historic, family-run winery in the heart of the Barbaresco appellation in Piemonte, Italy and Chef Bart Vandaele who creatively and carefully crafted a four-course dinner to go with the #worldclass wines of Paola. The event was organized by Schneider's of Capitol Hill. Full house. 
 
Invitation  

From Vineyard to Table: An Italian Wine Dinner
 
Thursday February 19th
 
Meet Paola Grasso, winemaker and owner of Ca’ del Baio, for an intimate evening of Italian wine and cuisine  at Belga Café on February 19th at 6:30 PM.

We are thrilled to welcome Paola from the founding family of Azienda Agricola Ca’ del Baio, a historic,  family-run winery that has been producing certified organic wines for over 100 years in Treiso, at the heart  of the Barbaresco appellation in Piemonte, Italy.

Enjoy a four-course dinner, carefully and creatively crafted by Chef Bart, each course thoughtfully paired with four exceptional Ca’ del Baio wines. Paola will guide guests through the wines, sharing stories of the vineyard, the region, and generations of winemaking tradition.

Four courses · Four wines |  $140 pp (gratuity is included) 

Limited seats available | Purchase your ticket today

Ca’ Del Baio(Elite Wines)

For four generations, Ca’ del Baio has remained a family-run estate, following the deep-rooted traditions of the Langhe region. The Grasso family’s vineyards, surrounding their farmhouse, have been expanded over time through marriages and acquisitions.

Today, Giulio and Luciana, along with their daughters Paola, Valentina, and Federica, manage every aspect of the business with dedication and expertise. From vineyard management and winemaking to hospitality and wine sales, the family’s passion is evident in every facet of the estate’s operations. Their commitment to simplicity, hard work, and a profound connection to their land ensures the production of high-quality wines.

The Ca’ del Baio estate now spans 28 hectares of vineyards in Barbaresco and Treiso, both part of the prestigious Barbaresco winegrowing area. The family produces a variety of wines, primarily from estate-grown grapes. Their white wines include Moscato, Chardonnay, and Riesling, while the reds feature Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto, with most being single-varietal expressions.

The estate’s oldest and most esteemed vines, aged between 25 and 40 years, produce Nebbiolo grapes used for their renowned Barbaresco wines. These include the distinguished crus of Asili and Pora from the commune of Barbaresco, and Vallegrande and Marcarini from Treiso.

Over the years, Ca’ del Baio has earned a prominent reputation in the world of Barbaresco, one of Italy’s most celebrated red wines, competing in markets across Europe and globally.

  • Appellation: Piedmont
  • Owner: Giulio Grasso
  • Winemaker: Sisters Paola, Valentina and Federica Grasso
  • Varieties Grown: Chardonnay, Rhyne Riesling, Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo & Moscarto
  • Hectares/Age of Vines: 31 hectares / 25 years old vineyards average
  • Altitude/Soil: 320 - 420 mt a.s.l / white marls, limestone + grey compact marls, clay and silt
  • Farming Methods: Green Experience Certification

Arriving






Pre-dinner Talk with the Winemaker





The Wines





Dinner
 

Amuse Bouche
Dolcetto d’Alba, Ca’ del Baio
Paired with Beignet de tartiflette with sweet honey
 





 
First Course
Barbaresco, Ca’ del Baio “Autinbej,” Treiso 2018
Porcini mushroom waffle with jus
 





 
Second Course
Barbaresco, Ca’ del Baio “Vallegrande,” Treiso 2018
Braised short ribs, Barbaresco wine sauce, celery, Parmesan truffle
 









Dessert
Barbaresco, Ca’ del Baio “Asili”
Bolos de Berlin with lemon cream diplomat
 







     

Bye-bye
 






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