Braida
Barbera d'Asti Bricco dell'Uccellone 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Barbera d'Asti |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Aging | Aged for 15 months in 225-litre oak barrels, followed by 12 months in bottle. |
- Origin and designation: 100% Barbera from Rocchetta Tanaro, Piedmont; Barbera d’Asti DOCG
- Vinification: maceration on the skins for 20 days at controlled temperature
- Ageing: 12 months in oak barriques followed by 1 year resting in the bottle
- Tasting notes: ripe fruit and spices; blackberry, pepper, leather, dark chocolate
- Pairings and serving: meats, game, braised dishes, mature cheeses; serve at 17–18°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Bricco dell’Uccellone by Braida is a generous and enveloping red wine from Piedmont, a true expression of the Barbera grape variety within the Barbera d’Asti denomination. In the glass, it displays a very intense ruby colour with garnet highlights, heralding a sip of remarkable structure. On the palate, it is dry, full-bodied and soft in texture, characterised by an exceptionally long aromatic persistence. Produced through temperature-controlled maceration and aged in oak barrels, this vigorous profile pairs beautifully with substantial meat dishes, game, braised meats and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This red originates from the Braida vineyards in Rocchetta Tanaro, at the heart of Barbera d’Asti. The wine’s name is linked to a fascinating local anecdote: on the hill next to the vineyards lived a woman always dressed in dark clothes with a prominent nose, nicknamed in the village “l’uselun”, meaning the big bird. From this rural memory comes the identity of Bricco dell’Uccellone, a name that has become a benchmark for the entire Piedmont region.
How it is produced
Production begins with a twenty-day skin maceration at controlled temperature, essential for extracting colour and structural richness. Ageing takes place for twelve months in oak barrels and is completed with a further year of bottle maturation. This process shapes a rich and concentrated bouquet, enlivened by clear aromas of blackberry, plum and cherry. The well-judged use of wood results in elegant spicy and toasted notes, enhancing the nose with hints of pepper, leather, vanilla, dark chocolate and mentholated spices.
History and Curiosities
This wine owes its name to an old lady who once lived in the house next door, on the hill of the vineyard. Because of her nose, which resembled a bird's beak, and her habit of always dressing in black, the woman was nicknamed “l’uselun” (the big bird) by the villagers, thus giving the name to Bricco dell’Uccellone.
Awards
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2022
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2022
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2022
91/100
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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 dell'Uccellone 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbera d'Asti DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Braida |
| Story | History and Curiosities This wine owes its name to an old lady who once lived in the house next door, on the hill of the vineyard. Because of her nose, which resembled a bird's beak, and her habit of always dressing in black, the woman was nicknamed "l’uselun" (the big bird) by the villagers, thus giving the name to Bricco dell’Uccellone. |
| Origin | Rocchetta Tanaro (Asti) |
| Fermentation | 20 days |
| Production technique | Maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature for 20 days; ageing in oak barriques |
| Wine making | Maceration on the skins for 20 days at a controlled temperature. |
| Aging | Aged for 15 months in 225-litre oak barrels, followed by 12 months in bottle. |
| Total acidity | 7.34 gr/L |
| PH | 3.46 |
| Residual sugar | 3.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |