BRICCO DELL' UCCELLONE 2020 - BRAIDA

Giacomo Bologna inherited from his great-grandfather two things: a nickname (Braida) and a winery. Since 1961, Giacomo and Anna have put all their love, passion and philosophy at the Braida Winery. Giacomo had set his goals high and he wanted to make a “super” Barbera. With Bricco dell 'Uccellone he certainly did. This is an explosive Barbera, that has conquered the world and managed to find its way in the most famous cellars.

Giacomo was a pioneer. He was the first one in the region, who decided to use French barriques for his Barbera. Now seeing the course of his wine, others started to follow his example. Bricco dell 'Uccellone is the flagship wine of the winery. Its name means “Big Bird”, and got it from the tall, black-dressed lady who lived in the house next to the vineyard, and as it is said she looked like a big bird when standing. The precious Barbera of Giacomo, after fermentation, matures in new French barriques (225 lt) for 12 months and then rests in the bottle for about a year.

The result is a rich wine, with incredible complexity, finesse, and an enviable structure.

In the glass, it’s deep purple, almost black.

Nose intense, shocking with its dense, rich and pungent black fruit. Cherry, sour cherry, plum, lavender, peppermint, allspice, nutmeg, green pepper, cinnamon, vanilla, licorice, cedar, and hazelnut, all in generous doses.

Juicy, full body with refreshing acidity and lacy, moderate (+) tannins, all in perfect balance. Sour cherry, cherry, cassis and wild strawberry meet pepper, cedar, cinnamon, and tea leaves. Light notes of violet and hazelnut complement the concentrated and complex set. Aftertaste? Endless ...