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Monferrato DOC 'Il Baciale' 2019 (750 ml.) Braida
The Monferrato DOC Il Bacialè 2019 by Braida embodies harmony through blending: 60% Barbera with Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Its name comes from the Asti dialect for “sponsale”, the matchmaker. Grapes are from Rocchetta Tanaro and Castelnuovo Calcea. Aged in wood vats and oak barrels for about 12 months, then 4 months in bottle. It shows intense ruby color, fruity-spicy bouquet with blackberry, plum, pepper, cinnamon. On the palate full, balanced, smooth, fresh, ideal with red meats, game, aged cheeses.
- Product Category
- Red Wine
- Denomination
- Monferrato DOC
- Grape variety / Raw material
- barbera d'Asti
- Variety / Assembly
- barbera 60%, pinot nero 10%, cabernet sauvignon 10%, merlot 10%, cabernet franc 10%
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2020
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- Piedmont
- Alcohol Content
- 15.5% ABV (Alcohol by Volume)
- Service Temperature
- 16° – 18° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Wide goblet with a long stem
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Mixed cold cuts, Roast Meats, White Meats, First of the Earth, Rice and Risottos
- 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
- 91/100
BRD-IL-BACIALE-2019
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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: Deep ruby red with garnet reflections starting to appear, clear and consistent.
Nose: Complex and harmonious bouquet with ripe red fruits, cherry and plum, accompanied by spicy hints of black pepper and licorice, with balsamic nuances and a slight toasted touch.
Palate: Full-bodied and enveloping structure, mature and well-integrated tannins, balance between freshness and smoothness, long finish with fruity and spicy echoes.
- James Suckling: 92/100
- Falstaff: 92/100
- Wine Enthusiast: 91/100
- Vinous: 90/100
- Luca Maroni: 90/100
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THE WINE
The Monferrato DOC Il Bacialè 2019 by Braida embodies harmony through blending: 60% Barbera with Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Its name comes from the Asti dialect for “sponsale”, the matchmaker. Grapes are from Rocchetta Tanaro and Castelnuovo Calcea. Aged in wood vats and oak barrels for about 12 months, then 4 months in bottle. It shows intense ruby color, fruity-spicy bouquet with blackberry, plum, pepper, cinnamon. On the palate full, balanced, smooth, fresh, ideal with red meats, game, aged cheeses.
No other winery identifies with a grape variety like Braida does with Barbera. The work that Giacomo Bologna has carried out over the last few decades is unmatched and has paved the way for an entire generation of winemakers who, after him, have started to work with conviction on 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 winemaking, who overturned the common beliefs about Barbera. By studying soils and exposures, waiting for complete ripeness, and working it to the best in the cellar, 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, of his way of understanding life, the land, wine, and relationships with friends. His children Raffaella and Giuseppe, both enologists, make up the third generation of the “Braida”, and they are united by the dream and enthusiasm of continuing the quest for nobility and quality of Barbera that their father started.
With over sixty hectares of vineyards, the company has its rows mainly located in the lands of Rocchetta Tanaro, to which over the years have been added plots in Castelnuovo Calcea, Costiglione d’Asti, Mango d’Alba, and Trezzo Tinella. Grapes cultivated and harvested in areas highly suitable for viticulture are processed in the cellar with the help of the most modern and sophisticated winemaking technologies, always used in full respect of the oldest traditions.
Thus, for years, the Braida family has become synonymous with Italian drinking worldwide, thanks to labels that, in addition to “Bricco dell’Uccellone”, express themselves in names such as “Montebruna”, “La Monella”, “Il Baciale”, “Bricco della Bigotta” and all the others that follow. Wines born under the sign of the resurgence of Barbera, and today a symbol of the highest enological excellence of Piedmont and Italy.