Name: BRAIDA Barbera d'Asti DOCG "Bricco dell'Uccellone" 2021
SKU: 19565
Price: 750.00 HKD
Availability: InStock

BRAIDA Barbera d’Asti DOCG “Bricco dell’Uccellone” 2021

HK$750.00

In the years when the Barbera was a light wine and simple, when the barrel was intended only for the most noble Barolo and Barbaresco, Braida has revolutionized the way to think Barbera, valuing this grape capable of giving red of infinite structure and aging potential. Bricco dell’Uccellone was born!

“This is a no-nonsense wine loaded with complexity and depth, but in its core is pure joy. Aromas of sun-warmed crushed raspberries and black cherries mingle with fresh thyme, while clove, anise and cinnamon stick lift the nose. The well-structured palate is a dance between fresh and preserved wild berries, guided by lively acidity. Savory spice, herbs and white pepper linger on the finish, revealing a wine that’s serious, but just wants to have fun. Drink now–2035.” – Wine Enthusiast, 96 Points & Editor’s Choice

“A complex, beguiling barbera with layered aromas of licorice, sweet violets, earth, leather, restrained black cherries and plums. Medium- to full-bodied with flavors of oak bark and graphite, showing smoky complexity, velvety tannins and zesty yet integrated acidity. Long, chocolaty and warming finish. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling, 95 Points

Grape: 100% Barbera

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Country

Region

Producer

Farming

Cru

Bricco dell'Uccellone

Vintage

2021

Awards

5 Grapes, DW 96, JS 95, VN 94, WE 96

Bottle Size

75cl

Alcohol

16%

Perfect for

Dinner with Connoisseurs, Romantic Evening

Pairing

Cheese and Charcuterie, Red Meat

Serve at

16-18 C˚

Type

Red

Piedmont

Located, as its name suggests, at the foot of the Alps bordering France and Switzerland, Piedmont is the second largest of Italy’s 20 regions, after Sicily.

Recognized for its industry like Fiat in Turin, Piedmont is also one of the greatest regions in the world in terms of cuisine (don’t forget the white truffles from Alba!) and wine!

With 46 DOC and 4 DOCG, Piedmont has more wine appellations than any other Italian region.

Braida

Braida has been created in 1961 by Giacomo Bologna. He has been recognized as the first winemaker to raise the quality from a traditional table Barbera to a fine wine.

In 1982, Braida launched Bricco dell’ Uccellone, a “Super Barbera”.

The wines were aged in small, French oak barrels in order to compensate for Barbera’s lack of tannins. The result was a deeply flavourful, complex wine out of a variety normally considered to be an acidic filler.

Now, the children, Raffaella and Giuseppe, run the wine estate. They have made Braida one of the most respected wineries in Piedmont.