Braida Bricco dell’Uccellone Barbera d’Asti DOCG 2022 15% ABV 0.75 l
£69.64
The Braida Bricco dell’Uccellone Barbera d’Asti DOCG 2022, 15% ABV, in a 0.75-litre bottle, is an outstanding Italian red wine from Piedmont and ranks among the best-known expressions of the Barbera grape variety. This characterful wine is made from 100% Barbera grapes, sourced from Braida’s own vineyards in the hills of Rocchetta Tanaro. The name ‘L’Uccellone’ derives from the nickname given to a woman who once lived on the hill where the vineyards now stand. She was given this distinctive name in the village because of her striking nose, which resembled a bird’s beak, and her habit of always wearing black.
The Braida Bricco dell’Uccellone Barbera d’Asti DOCG impressively demonstrates the potential of the Barbera grape. Following a temperature-controlled maceration on the skins for around 20 days, the wine is aged for 12 months in oak barriques and then for a further 12 months in the bottle. This ageing process lends it depth, structure and elegance, without masking the grape variety’s typical character. The 2022 vintage impresses with its power, concentration and an impressive balance between fruit, oak and finesse. With an alcohol content of 16% vol., this Barbera d’Asti DOCG is a long-lived premium wine with great expression.
Tasting NoteIn the glass, the Braida Bricco dell’Uccellone Barbera d’Asti DOCG 2022 displays a very deep ruby red colour with garnet-red highlights. On the nose, a rich and complex bouquet unfolds, with intense aromas of red berries and wild berries, accompanied by subtle notes of mint, spices, vanilla and liquorice. On the palate, this red wine is generous and powerful, with a full body, remarkable structure and a harmonious blend of fruit and elegant oak notes. The finish is particularly long-lasting, aromatic and characterised by great finesse.
The Braida Bricco dell’Uccellone Barbera d’Asti DOCG 2022 pairs superbly with hearty meat dishes, roasts, stews, game and dishes with rich sauces. This Barbera from Piedmont also pairs beautifully with mature cheeses and fine Italian cuisine. Served at 17–18 °C, it reveals its depth, structure and aromatic complexity to particular effect.
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The Braida Bricco dell’Uccellone Barbera d’Asti DOCG 2022, 15% ABV, in a 0.75-litre bottle, is an outstanding Italian red wine from Piedmont and ranks among the best-known expressions of the Barbera grape variety. This characterful wine is made from 100% Barbera grapes, sourced from Braida’s own vineyards in the hills of Rocchetta Tanaro. The name ‘L’Uccellone’ derives from the nickname given to a woman who once lived on the hill where the vineyards now stand. She was given this distinctive name in the village because of her striking nose, which resembled a bird’s beak, and her habit of always wearing black.
The Braida Bricco dell’Uccellone Barbera d’Asti DOCG impressively demonstrates the potential of the Barbera grape. Following a temperature-controlled maceration on the skins for around 20 days, the wine is aged for 12 months in oak barriques and then for a further 12 months in the bottle. This ageing process lends it depth, structure and elegance, without masking the grape variety’s typical character. The 2022 vintage impresses with its power, concentration and an impressive balance between fruit, oak and finesse. With an alcohol content of 16% vol., this Barbera d’Asti DOCG is a long-lived premium wine with great expression.
Tasting NoteIn the glass, the Braida Bricco dell’Uccellone Barbera d’Asti DOCG 2022 displays a very deep ruby red colour with garnet-red highlights. On the nose, a rich and complex bouquet unfolds, with intense aromas of red berries and wild berries, accompanied by subtle notes of mint, spices, vanilla and liquorice. On the palate, this red wine is generous and powerful, with a full body, remarkable structure and a harmonious blend of fruit and elegant oak notes. The finish is particularly long-lasting, aromatic and characterised by great finesse.
The Braida Bricco dell’Uccellone Barbera d’Asti DOCG 2022 pairs superbly with hearty meat dishes, roasts, stews, game and dishes with rich sauces. This Barbera from Piedmont also pairs beautifully with mature cheeses and fine Italian cuisine. Served at 17–18 °C, it reveals its depth, structure and aromatic complexity to particular effect.
