Braida
Barbera d'Asti Bricco della Bigotta 2021
Other years:
2020| Denomination | DOCG Barbera d'Asti |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 16.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Aging | In barriques for 15-18 months and in the bottle for a further year. |
| Other years | 2020 |
- Denomination: Still red wine Barbera d'Asti DOCG, 2021 vintage
- Origin: From the single vineyard Bricco della Bigotta in Rocchetta Tanaro, Monferrato
- Aromas: Plum, cherry, violet, with notes of liquorice and vanilla
- Vinification: Macerated for 20 days, aged in barriques for 15-18 months and 1 year in the bottle
- Pairings: Braised meats and mature cheeses; serve at 16 °C after decanting for one hour
Description
What type of wine it is
The Barbera d'Asti Bricco della Bigotta by Braida is a still Piedmontese red wine that elegantly enhances the peculiarities of the Barbera grape. Belonging to the Barbera d'Asti appellation, this wine presents a garnet ruby colour with violet reflections. On the nose, it offers a rich bouquet, where notes of plum, violet, liquorice and vanilla intertwine harmoniously. On the palate, it reveals a vigorous and balanced structure, enriched by hints of dark fruits, spices and delicate toasted nuances of coffee, accompanied by a lively freshness and mature tannins, aged in small oak barrels.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this wine come from the single Bricco della Bigotta vineyard, located in Rocchetta Tanaro, in the heart of Monferrato in Piedmont. The old vines benefit from an ideal south-west exposure, growing on soils characterised by a balanced composition of sand, clay and calcareous clay. This specific soil and climate nature gives the clusters an intense aromatic concentration and a pleasant mineral freshness, elements that faithfully reflect the authentic winemaking vocation of the territory.
How it is produced
The production of this wine begins with a twenty-day maceration on the skins, fundamental for the optimal extraction of colour and polyphenols. Following fermentation, the wine ages for a period of between fifteen and eighteen months in small oak barrels, which enrich its aromatic profile. The process concludes with a further year of bottle ageing, necessary to harmonise the tannins and define the final structure, thus ensuring excellent ageing potential.
History and interesting facts
This fine wine originates in the historic vineyard of Rocchetta Tanaro and embodies the true visionary soul of the Braida winery in Monferrato. Since nineteen sixty-one, the brilliant intuition of pioneer Giacomo Bologna has raised the prestige of this famous grape, ushering in a new era for the region's viticulture. Currently, the estate is expertly led by oenologist Giuseppe Bologna, who continues the ancient and rigorous family artisanal tradition. The latest vintage, celebrated with a full ninety-one points from James Suckling, is an authentic oenological excellence.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2021
92/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1961
- Oenologist: Giuseppe Bologna
- Bottles produced: 700.000
- Hectares: 65
"Braida" was the nickname that Giacomo’s father, Giuseppe Bologna, a professional carter, had earned himself by playing handball, because of his resemblance to the champion of this sport. Along with his father’s nickname Giacomo also inherited his love of the sport and of horses, and a large Barbera vineyard on the Rocchetta hills. Read more
| Name | Braida Barbera d'Asti Bricco della Bigotta 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbera d'Asti DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 16.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Braida |
| Story | History and interesting facts This fine wine originates in the historic vineyard of Rocchetta Tanaro and embodies the true visionary soul of the Braida winery in Monferrato. Since nineteen sixty-one, the brilliant intuition of pioneer Giacomo Bologna has raised the prestige of this famous grape, ushering in a new era for the region's viticulture. Currently, the estate is expertly led by oenologist Giuseppe Bologna, who continues the ancient and rigorous family artisanal tradition. The latest vintage, celebrated with a full ninety-one points from James Suckling, is an authentic oenological excellence. |
| Origin | Rocchetta Tanaro, Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy |
| Soil composition | Sand, clay, calcareous clay |
| Production technique | Maceration on the skins for 20 days; ageing for 15 8 months in barriques and 1 year in the bottle. |
| Wine making | 20 days of maceration on the skins; after fermentation, ageing for 15 8 months in small oak barrels (barriques) and 1 year in the bottle |
| Aging | In barriques for 15 8 months and in the bottle for a further year. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |