Bricco dell'Uccellone DOCG - Barbera d'Asti Red Braida

Origin: Rocchetta Tanaro, Asti, Piedmont, Italy

Grape Variety: 100% Barbera

Color: Intense ruby red with purple highlights

Aroma: Complex and persistent, with notes of ripe fruit such as cherry, black cherry, plum, and blackberry, accompanied by spicy nuances of black pepper, vanilla, cocoa, and a hint of licorice.

Taste: Dry, structured, and enveloping, with soft, well-integrated tannins. On the palate, it displays excellent freshness, typical of Barbera, balanced by a rich fruity concentration and a slight spicy vein. Long and harmonious finish, with a gustatory persistence that recalls the fruit and spice notes.

Serving Temperature: 16-18°C

Pairings: Ideal with red meats, roasts, braised meats, game, and aged cheeses. Also excellent with flavorful first courses based on meat ragù or mushrooms and traditional Piedmontese dishes such as agnolotti del plin.

Terroir: The vines grow on soils rich in clay and sand, with a calcareous component that imparts good minerality. The hills of Rocchetta Tanaro enjoy a favorable microclimate, characterized by significant day-night temperature fluctuations, which allow for optimal grape ripening.

Vinification: Harvest is manual, with careful selection of the clusters. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, followed by maceration on the skins to maximize the extraction of the wine's aromas and structure. Aging continues in French oak barriques for about 12 months, followed by additional months of resting in the bottle before release.

Description: The Bricco dell'Uccellone is an emblematic expression of Barbera d'Asti, combining tradition and modernity. The Braida winery, founded by Giacomo Bologna, is famous for having revolutionized the approach to Barbera, bestowing upon it dignity and prestige on an international level. This wine represents the excellence of the production, with a complex and enveloping sensory profile that makes it suitable for both immediate consumption and cellaring.

Classification: DOCG

Type: Still red wine

Allergens: Contains sulfites

Awards and ratings: The 2020 Bricco dell'Uccellone from the Braida winery has received numerous accolades and high ratings. Among the main awards obtained:

- Tre Bicchieri from the Vini d'Italia 2024 guide by Gambero Rosso, the highest recognition awarded by the Italian guide.
- Cinque Grappoli from the Bibenda 2024 guide by the Italian Sommelier Foundation, another high honor in the Italian wine landscape.
- Quattro Viti from the AIS Vitae 2024 association, demonstrating appreciation also from Italian sommeliers.
- Corona Vinibuoni d'Italia 2024, a distinctive mark from the guide dedicated to wines made from native Italian grape varieties.
- Platinum Seal at the Wine Hunter Award 2023, which highlights the exceptional quality of this vintage.

Regarding ratings, the wine achieved:
- 95 points from Wine Enthusiast, accompanied by the Editor's Choice title.
- 93 points awarded by Wine Spectator, James Suckling, Robert Parker, and Daniele Cernilli (DoctorWine), confirming a very high critical consensus.

Philosophy: Integrated production

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