Braida

Brilliant clear and straw yellow in colour, ripe and clean bouquet, dense and full on the palate. A characteristic, aromatic Moscato d'Asti with fine sweetness and good balance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Luminous and golden in appearance, the Braida 2020 Moscato d'Asti Vigna Senza Nome (or "vineyard with no name") is nicely sweet without being cloying. Honey, orange blossom, jasmine potpourri and dried sage are propped up by foamy cream and that easy sweetness. The freshness keeps the wine lively and perky. This is a very accessible Moscato d'Asti." Robert Parker

"From an estate vineyard in the village of Mango, this has lovely apricot, pear and flower scents. The prickly attack has a good intensity of peachy and appley fruit with some tropical notes and plenty of floral character. Fresh and slightly mineral, with a soft, creamy mouthfeel." Decanter

Ruby red, with strong violet nuances, lively foam, slightly sparkling. Fragrant, racy, vinous, of red fruits. Its taste is extraordinarily lively, very fresh, cheerful and untamed. The wine goes well with the whole menu, preferably with very well seasoned meats, cold cuts and hard cheeses. SUPERIORE.DE

Light cherry red, fine fruity nose with a distinct rose note, supple, of pleasant freshness and spiciness on the palate, with strong, very pleasant tannins and an invigorating acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

An elementary part of the Piedmontese drinking culture and probably one of the most underestimated wines in Italy: Light ruby red (with cherry-red foam), the clearly effervescent Brachetto d'Acqui presents itself. The bouquet is very aromatic with notes of nutmeg, rose and violets. The taste is extremely elegant, reminiscent of strawberries, round and finely balanced between mild sweetness and fruity, very refreshing astringency. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright purple, silver reflections, lush bouquet on the nose, notes of ripe red berries and roses. Juicy on the palate, silky texture, delicate and delicately tingling taste, fine sweetness underpinned with salty minerality on the finish. At 5.5%, a tremendously light-footed drinking pleasure." Falstaff

"Palest ruby. Perfumed, sweet, flowery nose of wild strawberry, raspberry and with a hint of rose petals and spice. Sweet yet fresh, medium-sweet strawberry fruit palate. Perfect for elevenses or a pick-me-up during the day." Jancis Robinson

Straw yellow, made from Chardonnay and the local Nascetta vine. Intense, floral, characteristic bouquet with a scent reminiscent of raspberries and blackberries. Dry, but full and persistent on the palate, Il Fiore leaves impressions on the palate that invite further enjoyment. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright yellow-green, floral on the nose, delicately underpinned with spices, a hint of herbal spice and apple aromas. Juicy fruit on the palate, complex, yellow tropical fruit, fresh acid structure, long, lively finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Floral aromas of Spanish broom mingle with ripe orchard fruit, hay citrus and fennel. The bright palate offers Bartlett pear, tangy lemon, grapefruit and white almond before a tangy saline close." Wine Enthusiast

Dreamlike Barbera from a world-famous vineyard, complex aromas of dark red, plump, juicy cherries, finest spices and black forest berries on the nose. In the mouth polished, dense, enormous amounts of glycerine and sweet fruit, present but silky tannins, finely enclosed by the fruit, finesse-rich, persistent, first-class acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"With a beautifully saturated dark color and lots of generous cherry and blackberry, there's a lot packed into this bottle of Braida 2018 Barbera d'Asti Montebruna. The fruit is plump, succulent and packed tight. Montebruna is distinguished by its bright acidity and you get lots of that here too. This is always a terrific wine." Robert Parker

Il Bacialé made from 60 percent Barbera as well as Pinot Nero, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot entices with its intense colour and complex scent. The straightforward taste is round, highly substantial and persistent. All in all an extremely successful interpretation of the Monferrato Rosso. SUPERIORE.DE

"A rich, blackberry- and plum-infused red, backed by vibrant acidity and civilized tannins. Hints of chocolate and spice add interest as this finishes long." Wine Spectator

Light yellow with green reflections. Intensely aromatic with accentuated fruity notes of citrus fruits and green apple and mineral notes. Fresh, spicy and concentrated on the palate. Beautiful persistence and minerality in the long final. Riesling from Piedmont is a serious alternative to its German counterpart among connoisseurs. SUPERIORE.DE

Asso di Fiori from Braida is a fine Chardonnay late harvest. Seductive nose with aromas of meadow flowers, yellow fruits and a filigree spice note. On the palate with great elegance and personality - absolutely up to the reputation of the famous family business. SUPERIORE.DE

With tireless dedication, the Bologna family fulfils the legacy of Giacomo Bologna, who is rightly called the father of modern Barbera d'Asti. The historic jewel of the house is the Bricco dell'Uccellone: Dense and complex on the nose, tannic and persistent on the palate, with excellent structure and a beautiful acidity and flavour persistence. SUPERIORE.DE

"This historic wine put Barbera on the world wine map. It offers the richness and concentration of the Bricco della Bigotta, with the lighted style of the more immediate Montebruna. The character of the Braida 2018 Barbera d'Asti Bricco dell'Uccellone is more sophisticated and complex, with dark blackberry, toasted nutmeg and Spanish cedar. Wait for it, there's that pop of acidity on the close." Robert Parker

Bricco della Bigotta smells of cherries, cinnamon, black pepper and a hint of tobacco. On the palate, great finesse and harmonious balance between acidity and alcohol. Lingers long with character and class. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of ripe black-skinned berry, scorched earth and baking spice emerge from the glass. The full-bodied, concentrated palate offers Marasca cherry, ripe black plum, black pepper and star anise." Wine Enthusiast

"A flamboyant barbera with ripe blackberries, but then it unleashes walnuts, vanilla and toasted oak that blasts at the end. The tannins tie it up nicely. Really fun and intense." James Suckling

"The Braida 2017 Barbera d'Asti Bricco della Bigotta shows a lot of ripe fruit that is very much in line with this vintage that saw extra heat and drought. Across the region, vintners reported smaller berry sizes with dense and more-concentrated fruit. There is a lot to take in here, as the wine is rich, super concentrated and packed tight with plummy dark fruit flavor." Robert Parker

Very intense ruby red with garnet reflections. Rich and complex bouquet, with numerous hints of fruit and behind it notes of vanilla, liquorice and cocoa. Full, powerful, full of character, yet elegant and sensual taste, harmonious and very persistent. SUPERIORE.DE

"Here's a wine that seems to have absorbed the heat and bounty of the vintage with great success. The Braida 2017 Barbera d'Asti Ai Suma offers terrific balance and tension. There is a lot of black fruit here to be sure, and you taste pretty oak spice, tar and leather from the aging process. The wine finishes with a point of sweetness, like a candied cherry aroma, but the natural acidity of the grape kicks in to add a pinch of freshness on the close, making you seriously consider a risotto with porcini." Robert Parker

Bricco della Bigotta smells of cherries, cinnamon and a hint of tobacco. On the palate, great finesse and harmonious balance between acidity and alcohol. Lingers long with character and class. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shows lots of clove character as well as cumin, black pepper and morello cherries. Full-bodied and quite dense, but shows good tension and structure." James Suckling

With tireless dedication, the Bologna family fulfils the legacy of Giacomo Bologna, who is rightly called the father of modern Barbera d'Asti. The historic jewel of the house is the Bricco dell'Uccellone: Dense and complex on the nose, tannic and persistent on the palate, with excellent structure and a beautiful acidity and flavour persistence. SUPERIORE.DE

"This historic wine put Barbera on the world wine map. It offers the richness and concentration of the Bricco della Bigotta, with the lighted style of the more immediate Montebruna. The character of the Braida 2018 Barbera d'Asti Bricco dell'Uccellone is more sophisticated and complex, with dark blackberry, toasted nutmeg and Spanish cedar. Wait for it, there's that pop of acidity on the close." Robert Parker

Bricco della Bigotta smells of cherries, cinnamon, black pepper and a hint of tobacco. On the palate, great finesse and harmonious balance between acidity and alcohol. Lingers long with character and class. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of ripe black-skinned berry, scorched earth and baking spice emerge from the glass. The full-bodied, concentrated palate offers Marasca cherry, ripe black plum, black pepper and star anise." Wine Enthusiast

"A flamboyant barbera with ripe blackberries, but then it unleashes walnuts, vanilla and toasted oak that blasts at the end. The tannins tie it up nicely. Really fun and intense." James Suckling

"The Braida 2017 Barbera d'Asti Bricco della Bigotta shows a lot of ripe fruit that is very much in line with this vintage that saw extra heat and drought. Across the region, vintners reported smaller berry sizes with dense and more-concentrated fruit. There is a lot to take in here, as the wine is rich, super concentrated and packed tight with plummy dark fruit flavor." Robert Parker

With tireless dedication, the Bologna family fulfils the legacy of Giacomo Bologna, who is rightly called the father of modern Barbera d'Asti. The historic jewel of the house is the Bricco dell'Uccellone: Dense and complex on the nose, tannic and persistent on the palate, with excellent structure and a beautiful acidity and flavour persistence. SUPERIORE.DE

"This historic wine put Barbera on the world wine map. It offers the richness and concentration of the Bricco della Bigotta, with the lighted style of the more immediate Montebruna. The character of the Braida 2018 Barbera d'Asti Bricco dell'Uccellone is more sophisticated and complex, with dark blackberry, toasted nutmeg and Spanish cedar. Wait for it, there's that pop of acidity on the close." Robert Parker

Bricco della Bigotta smells of cherries, cinnamon, black pepper and a hint of tobacco. On the palate, great finesse and harmonious balance between acidity and alcohol. Lingers long with character and class. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of ripe black-skinned berry, scorched earth and baking spice emerge from the glass. The full-bodied, concentrated palate offers Marasca cherry, ripe black plum, black pepper and star anise." Wine Enthusiast

"A flamboyant barbera with ripe blackberries, but then it unleashes walnuts, vanilla and toasted oak that blasts at the end. The tannins tie it up nicely. Really fun and intense." James Suckling

"The Braida 2017 Barbera d'Asti Bricco della Bigotta shows a lot of ripe fruit that is very much in line with this vintage that saw extra heat and drought. Across the region, vintners reported smaller berry sizes with dense and more-concentrated fruit. There is a lot to take in here, as the wine is rich, super concentrated and packed tight with plummy dark fruit flavor." Robert Parker

Very intense ruby red with garnet reflections. Rich and complex bouquet, with numerous hints of fruit and behind it notes of vanilla, liquorice and cocoa. Full, powerful, full of character, yet elegant and sensual taste, harmonious and very persistent. SUPERIORE.DE

"Here's a wine that seems to have absorbed the heat and bounty of the vintage with great success. The Braida 2017 Barbera d'Asti Ai Suma offers terrific balance and tension. There is a lot of black fruit here to be sure, and you taste pretty oak spice, tar and leather from the aging process. The wine finishes with a point of sweetness, like a candied cherry aroma, but the natural acidity of the grape kicks in to add a pinch of freshness on the close, making you seriously consider a risotto with porcini." Robert Parker