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White dry
Braida di Giacomo Bologna Timorasso Colli Tortonesi 2023 - a delicate and precise white wine from the Colli Tortonesi region (Piedmont, Italy) - made 100% from the Timorasso grape variety, which is considered one of the emblems of the region's terroir. The wine represents the mastery of winemaker Braida di Giacomo Bologna - combining tradition with a modern interpretation. The wine is intended for those looking for an elegant, structured white with potential for aging.
The aroma is rich and multi-layered: dominated by white peaches, yellow plums, citrus peel, white flowers and mineral notes reminiscent of limestone and a light freshness of moonstone. The aromatic profile reveals the uniqueness of the Timorasso grape variety: intensity, but not aggression - elegant, inviting to explore.
In the mouth, the wine is characterized by a graceful structure, a perfect balance between acidity, fruitiness and minerality. Acidity - fresh, gives dynamics; texture – medium-full, with a subtle warmth and a soft aftertaste. Fruity notes (peaches, yellow plums) combine with white flowers and a slight hint of dried grass. The aftertaste is long, mineral.
The grapes are hand-picked. Low yield due to the concentration of the wine. The grapes are gently pressed ("gentle pressing"), the juice is fermented at a controlled temperature. It is aged for ~12 months in concrete or neutral wood tanks (e.g. concrete tanks with constant "bâtonnage" movements) – this helps to maintain the purity of the variety, highlight the minerality and structure. In this way, the wine gains maturity, but retains fruitiness and vitality – ideal for both young consumption and storage.
Serve at 10-12 °C. Pair with lighter fish (e.g. grilled hake), seafood, white meat dishes – as well as mature soft cheeses (e.g. Comté, Pecorino). Due to its medium structure and good acid balance, the wine can be an excellent aperitif.
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.
