Style Medium to Full Bodied RedsVintage 2001Grape BarberaAlcohol 13.5%Size 75clDrink Drink / Lay DownOak Style OakedGrower Azienda BraidaClassification DOCGiacomo Bologna inherited both the nickname "Braida" and the vineyards of theBraida Estate from his father. Giacomo had the idea of producing a Super Barbera by vinifying his grapes into a high quality wine before maturing the wine in French barriques barrels. Bricco dell`Uccelloni is not only the flagship wine of the Braid winery but also one of the world`s leading Italian wines. Uccellone is one of the finest vineyards on top of Rochetta Tanaro within the Barbera d`Asti appellation. Intense ruby red in colour with purple hues. The bouquet is vibrant and complex with red berry, mint and vanilla aromas. The palate is wine is generous with voluptuous fleshy fruit flavous including black cherry, plum jam, licorice spice & blackcurrant. Full-bodied with a fine structure and perfect balance between fruit, light tannins and high quality oak, the finish is long and persistent. www.braida.it 100% Barbera Barbera is a great wine to pair with flavourful red meat and roast dishes, typical tomato sauce based Italian pasta dishes, pizza, poultry, chilli and mexican dishes, sausage meat and cheeses including Fontina, Perorino Romano, Lancashire and Cheshire. |