COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Antica Casa Vinicola Scarpa
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Antica Casa Vinicola Scarpa, founded in the late 19th century, is a historic estate located in Nizza Monferrato, Piedmont. Renowned for its traditional winemaking philosophy and commitment to long aging, Scarpa produces wines of exceptional elegance and longevity. 'I Bricchi' represents a classic expression of Barbera d'Asti, sourced from estate vineyards where the unique soils and microclimate of Monferrato allow the Barbera grape to express its vibrant character and terroir-driven complexity.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Scarpa was founded in 1854, making it one of the oldest and most respected historic wineries in the Asti region of Piedmont.
Fact 02
The winery is famous for its massive library of older vintages, proving that Barbera can age beautifully for decades.
Fact 03
The name 'I Bricchi' refers to the crests or ridges of the hills in the local Piedmontese dialect, where the best vineyards are situated.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for 'I Bricchi' focuses on preserving the vibrant fruit character of the Barbera grape while adding complexity through traditional aging. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with skin contact to extract color and soft tannins. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in large French oak casks (botti) for several months, followed by additional refinement in the bottle before release, ensuring a harmonious balance between fresh acidity and structured depth.
