COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Braida di Giacomo Bologna
REGION
Piedmont
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bricco della Bigotta Barbera d'Asti DOCG is a 100% Barbera wine from the Bricco della Bigotta vineyard in Rocchetta Tanaro, Piedmont. The producer, Braida di Giacomo Bologna, is recognized for its pioneering role in elevating Barbera through the use of French oak aging. Founded by Giacomo Bologna, the winery is now managed by his children, who uphold a tradition of quality and innovation. The 2017 vintage was influenced by a hot and dry growing season, leading to concentrated fruit characteristics.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
€57
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after a pious neighbor, 'La Bigotta,' who disapproved of the winemakers' 'spirit'.
Fact 02
Braida was the first in Piedmont to age Barbera in French oak barriques.
Fact 03
The 2017 vintage experienced extra heat and drought.
Fact 04
Barbera d'Asti DOCG has strict regulations for acidity and extract.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Grapes for Bricco della Bigotta Barbera d'Asti DOCG are sourced from the Bricco della Bigotta vineyard. Maceration on the skins occurs at controlled temperatures for 20 days in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 15 months in barriques, predominantly French oak, and then for another year in the bottle before release. Braida was an early adopter of using small French oak barrels for aging Barbera.
