COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Barbera 100%
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Scarpa Poderi Bricchi
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Bogliona Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore is a flagship wine from Azienda Agricola Scarpa Poderi Bricchi, a historic winery in Piedmont, Italy. Produced from 100% Barbera grapes grown on the 'I Bricchi' estate, it is celebrated for its exceptional aging potential, often exceeding 25 years. The wine's traditional production methods, including long maceration and aging in large French oak casks, are designed to develop profound complexity over time, mirroring the approach taken for Barolo. Scarpa's philosophy of patience and sustainable agriculture is central to the creation of this distinguished Barbera.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€55
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Considered one of the first 'important' Barbera d'Asti wines made for longevity.
Fact 02
Known to age gracefully for over 25 years, akin to a Barolo.
Fact 03
The 'I Bricchi' estate vineyard was planted in 1970.
Fact 04
Scarpa's motto: 'Scarpa knows how to wait.'
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
La Bogliona Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore is crafted using traditional methods. Grapes are hand-harvested in late September. Fermentation takes place in large wooden vats with an 18-day maceration on the skins, followed by malolactic fermentation in steel. The wine then matures for an extended period, typically 32-36 months, in large French oak barrels ('botti grandi'), followed by a further 6 months in steel. Finally, it undergoes significant bottle aging before release, a process that contributes to its remarkable longevity and complexity.
