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Braida di Giacomo Bologna

Braida is a family run producer in Rochetta Tanaro, near Asti. It was founded in 1961 by Giuseppe Bologna, whose nickname was Braida. Bologna started out by cultivating a single vineyard to make wine for himself and his friends. In the 1980s his son Giacomo took over and became a leader in aging Barbera in small oak barrels and harvesting grapes later, which resulted in vast improvements in the wine. Many of his neighbors followed suit which helped set the high standards for today’s best Barberas. Braida is now run by Giacomo’s children, Rafaella and Giuseppe Bologna. Braida’s 125 acres of vineyards are planted to indigenous grapes, including Barbera, Moscato, Brachetto, Grignolino and some French varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The estate makes red and white wines, but the flagship is the Bricco dell’Uccellone, which is a 100% Barbera d’Asti DOCG wine. Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading wine journal, often awards the Bricco dell’Uccellone its highest rating of 3 glasses. “The Bologna family has run this estate with aplomb for more than 50 years, keeping it consistently at the top of the Piedmont winemaking tree,” noted Gambero Rosso’s reviewer. “The Barberas on offer have always represented one of the most accomplished modern interpretations of this variety…”

1985 Braida di Giacomo Bologna Barbera di Rocchetta Tanaro Bricco dell'Uccellone

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue