Braida
Barbera del Monferrato La Monella 2025
Other years:
2024| Denomination | DOC Barbera del Monferrato Frizzante |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Aging | Maceration on the skins for 10 days; maturation for at least 4 months in stainless steel; sparkling achieved through refermentation in autoclave (Charmat method); ageing for 2 months in bottle. |
| Other years | 2024 |
- Name and vintage: Barbera del Monferrato DOC sparkling, La Monella 2025
- Alcohol content: 14% vol, sparkling red wine from Piedmont made from 100% Barbera grapes
- Red fruit aroma: vinous and fragrant bouquet, with intense and enveloping notes
- Lively and silky taste: fresh, well-structured, smooth, with a lively mousse
- Production method: 10-day maceration on the skins and Charmat refermentation
Description
What kind of wine it is
La Monella by Braida is a sparkling red wine with the controlled designation of origin Barbera del Monferrato, produced in Piedmont from Barbera grapes. It presents a bright ruby red colour with violet highlights, hinting at a vinous bouquet dominated by intense notes of red fruit. On the palate, it is fresh and lively, characterised by good body and a silky texture. Its natural softness is balanced by a lively froth obtained through the Charmat method, offering a straightforward sip that is ideal for convivial occasions.
Where it comes from
This expression of Barbera del Monferrato originates in Rocchetta Tanaro, in the heart of Piedmont, where Braida cultivates its own young vineyards. The vines grow on soils with varied compositions, with a planting density that encourages an immediate and dynamic expression of the grape variety. The wine's name pays homage to family history: the first grapes came from grandmother Caterina's vineyard, while in the cellar the founder would mark the most exuberant barrel with chalk, calling it by this very name. The connection with the Monferrato region defines an authentic, recognisable and distinctly cheerful character.
How it is produced
The processing of Barbera grapes begins with a ten-day maceration on the skins, a crucial step to extract colour and structure while preserving the fragrance of the aromas. Afterwards, the wine rests for at least four months in stainless steel tanks, maintaining the aromatic clarity of the fruit. The typical effervescence is achieved through refermentation in a pressurised tank using the Charmat method, which gives the wine its pleasant liveliness. The process concludes with a two-month bottle ageing before release.
History and Curiosities
This iconic Barbera del Monferrato DOC marks the beginning of Braida's story in Rocchetta Tanaro, in 1961. Born from the grapes of grandmother Caterina's vineyard, the label owes its name to a habit of the grandfather, who used to mark the most exuberant barrel with chalk. Since then, its lively and fresh character has remained unchanged and true to tradition. Appreciated internationally and awarded by renowned critics such as Luca Maroni and James Suckling, this bottle offers an authentic tasting experience, a true tribute to the great Piedmontese winemaking.
Tasting notes
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Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 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 del Monferrato La Monella 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red bubbly |
| Denomination | Barbera del Monferrato DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Braida |
| Story | History and Curiosities This iconic Barbera del Monferrato DOC marks the beginning of Braida's story in Rocchetta Tanaro, in 1961. Born from the grapes of grandmother Caterina's vineyard, the label owes its name to a habit of the grandfather, who used to mark the most exuberant barrel with chalk. Since then, its lively and fresh character has remained unchanged and true to tradition. Appreciated internationally and awarded by renowned critics such as Luca Maroni and James Suckling, this bottle offers an authentic tasting experience, a true tribute to the great Piedmontese winemaking. |
| Origin | Rocchetta Tanaro (AT) |
| Soil composition | Different soils |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 plants per hectare |
| Fermentation | Maceration on the skins for 10 days |
| Production technique | Maceration on the skins; secondary fermentation in an autoclave (Charmat method) |
| Wine making | Maceration on the skins for 10 days; maturation for at least 4 months in stainless steel; secondary fermentation in pressurised tanks (Charmat method); ageing for 2 months in the bottle. |
| Aging | Maceration on the skins for 10 days; maturation for at least 4 months in stainless steel; sparkling achieved through refermentation in autoclave (Charmat method); ageing for 2 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |