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Red dry
Braida Barbera d'Asti Bricco dell'Uccellone 2021 is one of the most striking examples of the modern interpretation of Barbera in Piedmont: Barbera d'Asti DOCG, produced from 100% Barbera grapes grown in Braida-owned vineyards in the Rocchetta Tanaro area. This wine holds a special place in Braida's history: since its first vintage in 1982, it has been associated with a style that has helped to re-establish the seriousness, structure and maturation potential of the Barbera variety.
The aroma of "Bricco dell'Uccellone" reveals a rich and concentrated expression. Here, notes of red berries and wild berries are clearly felt, complemented by hints of mint, vanilla and licorice. The aroma seems not only fruity, but also multi-layered.
The wine is generous, full-bodied and has a solid structure, while at the same time maintaining the smoothness characteristic of the Braida style. The fruity core here is supported by lively acidity, while the oak influence gives the texture breadth, warmth and refined roundness. The aftertaste is long, aromatic, with lingering nuances of spices, berries and a light pepper.
The winemaking process uses a 20-day temperature-controlled maceration with the skins, after which the wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels and another 12 months in the bottle. This path allows you to maintain the energy of the variety, but at the same time gives the wine depth, softness and longer aging potential.
Serve at a temperature of 16-18 °C with roasted crispy pork bacon, beef without estrogen, rabbit stews, and mature cheeses.
The winery's story begins with the nickname "Braida", a name acquired by Giuseppe Bologna who played "fistball", a traditional Piedmont sport, on town and church squares. Giuseppe "Braida" Bologna, a wheelwright by profession, owned a large Barbera vineyard in Rocchetta Tanaro and produced wine for his own and the friend’s consumption. His son Giacomo inherited the vineyard as well as the nickname, which he gave to the winery. Thanks to Giacomo Bologna’s incredible personality and his love for the land, wine and life, he finally achieved his goal of producing superb Barbera at Rocchetta Tanaro. The Barbera grape which was traditionally vinified into a simple acidic wine was thereby lifted to a wine of world-class.In recent years, "Braida" has expanded and grown, still faithful to the philosophy of Giacomo and Anna Bologna and to their way of understanding life, land, wine and friendships. In 1990, after Giacomo’s premature death, Anna and her children Raffaella and Giuseppe (nicknamed Beppe) carried on and concluded the projects he had initiated. Since the early year 2010 the winery is run by Raffaella and Giuseppe Bologna, representing the third generation of winemakers on the "Braida" winery. Raffaella is responsible for sales and marketing, while Beppe is in charge of the wine making and managing the agricultural part. Wine is their life. They enthusiastically champion wine, its culture and the land on which it grows. This love has also conquered their partners who have become active members of the family: Cristina, Beppe's wife and mother of Greta and Giacomo, works in administration, while Raffaella’s husband, Norbert Reinisch-Bologna, an Austrian doctor, is Braida's export director. Decisions about important projects and investments are always taken jointly, endeavoring to produce high quality wine and supported by a motivated team that tackles daily tasks with energy and enthusiasm.
