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Barbera d'Asti DOCG 'Bricco della Bigotta' 2017 (750 ml.) Braida
The Barbera d'Asti DOCG 'Bricco della Bigotta' 2017 by Braida comes from one of the finest vineyards in Rocchetta Tanaro, a flagship Barbera alongside the famous 'Bricco dell’Uccellone'. After vinification in steel, it undergoes 15 months in barrique and a further 12 months in bottle, achieving balance and aromatic depth. The bouquet shows ripe red fruit, spices, balsamic nuances and noble woods. On the palate it is juicy, mature, harmonious and persistent. A wine of great elegance, perfect with red meats, braised dishes, game and aged cheeses.
- Product Category
- Red Wine
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- Grape variety / Raw material
- barbera d'Asti
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2017
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- Piedmont
- Alcohol Content
- 16% vol.
- Service Temperature
- 18° - 20° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Wide goblet with a long stem
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Game meat, Roast Meats, Red Meats, Stewed Meats, White Meats, First of the Earth, Rice and Risottos, Aged Cheeses
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
- Overall Rating
- 92/100
BRD-BRICCO-BIGOTTA-2017
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Braida
Immersed in the picturesque hills of Piedmont, the winery Braida is a true tribute to Italian wine culture, capable of transforming Barbera into a liquid work of art. Thanks to a visionary approach and the visceral passion of its founders, Braida has managed to revolutionize the image of this grape variety, enhancing its ability to produce wines of extraordinary personality and complexity. The beating heart of the winery lies in the DOCG Barbera d’Asti, emblematic of a territory rich in history and tradition.
The journey into the world of Braida begins among the rows of Barbera, where the grapes are cultivated with an almost sacred respect for the land and its ancient traditions. Each bunch is the expression of a unique terroir, and the winery's production philosophy is based on a balance between innovation and the preservation of ancient values. In the cellar, winemaking techniques embrace modernity without ever betraying the essence of the past, giving rise to wines that tell stories of time and place.
Among the labels that proudly bear the name of Braida, the Bricco dell’Uccellone stands out as an oenological masterpiece. This wine, endowed with great character and structure, is a perfect example of how Barbera can evolve and mature, reaching heights of elegance and aromatic complexity. On the palate, the Bricco dell’Uccellone offers an enveloping sensory experience, with fruity and spicy notes dancing harmoniously.
We invite all wine enthusiasts to discover the wonders of the winery Braida on Vino45: a journey that promises to delight every sense and enrich your wine experience with the authenticity and passion of Piedmont.
Address:
Via Roma, 94 - 14030 Rocchetta Tanaro (AT), Italia
Color: dark red with violet reflections
Bouquet: rich and intense, with sensations of licorice, violet, plum, and vanilla
Taste: vigorous and balanced, with a perfect union of fruity and spicy notes.
- Bibenda 5/5
- Gambero Rosso 2/3
- Vitae 3/4
- I Vini di Veronelli 3/3
- Luca Maroni 92/100
- Wine Spectator 89/100
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THE WINE
The Barbera d'Asti DOCG 'Bricco della Bigotta' 2017 by Braida comes from one of the finest vineyards in Rocchetta Tanaro, a flagship Barbera alongside the famous 'Bricco dell’Uccellone'. After vinification in steel, it undergoes 15 months in barrique and a further 12 months in bottle, achieving balance and aromatic depth. The bouquet shows ripe red fruit, spices, balsamic nuances and noble woods. On the palate it is juicy, mature, harmonious and persistent. A wine of great elegance, perfect with red meats, braised dishes, game and aged cheeses.
No other winery is as identified with a grape variety as Braida is with Barbera. The work that Giacomo Bologna has carried out over the last few decades is unparalleled and has paved the way for an entire generation of winemakers who, after him, have started to work confidently with this previously underappreciated variety. It can be said that it was Giacomo Bologna, with the “Bricco dell’Uccellone” and other wines that have made history in Italian oenology, who transformed the common beliefs about Barbera. By studying soils and exposures, waiting for complete ripening, and working it expertly in the winery, Giacomo Bologna was able to demonstrate the quality, finesse, and especially the longevity that could be achieved by vinifying Barbera grapes.
Today, the company represents the faithful image of Giacomo's philosophy, his way of understanding life, the land, wine, and relationships with friends. His children Raffaella and Giuseppe, both winemakers, constitute the third generation of the “Braida”, and are united by the dream and enthusiasm to continue the journey of nobility and quality for Barbera that their father started.
With over sixty hectares of vineyards, the company has its rows mainly in the lands of Rocchetta Tanaro, to which over the years have been added parcels in Castelnuovo Calcea, Costiglione d’Asti, Mango d’Alba, and Trezzo Tinella. Grapes cultivated and harvested in territories highly suited for viticulture are processed in the winery using the latest and most sophisticated winemaking technologies, always employed in full respect of the oldest traditions.
Thus, for years the Braida family has been synonymous with Italian drinking worldwide, thanks to labels that, in addition to the “Bricco dell’Uccellone”, are expressed in names such as “Montebruna”, “La Monella”, “Il Baciale”, “Bricco della Bigotta” and followed by all the others. Wines born under the sign of the resurgence of Barbera, and today symbols of the highest oenological excellence in Piedmont and Italy.