COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Braida
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barbera d'Asti Ai Suma 2019 is a distinguished red wine from Braida, located in Piedmont, Italy. The wine's name, 'Ai Suma,' translates to 'We did it' in the Piedmontese dialect, reflecting a moment of achievement. This wine is produced exclusively in outstanding years, representing the pinnacle of Braida's winemaking efforts. Braida, established in 1961, has a deep connection to the Barbera grape, with founder Giacomo Bologna pioneering barrel aging for the varietal. The winery is now managed by the third generation of the Bologna family. Ai Suma is recognized for showcasing the Barbera grape's potential for concentration and complexity, often compared to the power and richness of Amarone.
ALCOHOL
16.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ai Suma means 'We did it' in Piedmontese dialect.
Fact 02
It's Braida's top Barbera, made only in the best years.
Fact 03
Sometimes called the 'Amarone of Asti' for its power.
Fact 04
First created in 1989 by a fortunate late harvest.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barbera d'Asti Ai Suma 2019 is produced from hand-picked grapes from old vines. Fermentation and maceration take place in stainless steel tanks, with maceration on skins lasting up to 20 days at controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 15 months in 225-liter oak barrels (barriques). It then undergoes an additional 12 months of bottle aging before release. The harvest for this vintage occurred late, a deliberate choice to maximize grape ripeness and sugar content.
