Braida

Bright cherry red, fine fruit nose with a clear rose note, light, of pleasant freshness and spiciness on the palate, with strong, very pleasant tannins and an invigorating acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

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

"A really pretty, vibrant Moscato d’Asti with sweet pears, green melon with some honey. It’s light-bodied with a creamy, layered mouth feel and a delicious finish. Tangy. Drink now." James Suckling

Ruby red, with strong violet nuances, lively foam, slightly sparkling. Fragrant, racy, vinous, red fruit. Its taste is extremely lively, very fresh, cheerful and untamed. It goes well with the whole menu, preferably with very well seasoned meat, cold meats and hard cheeses. SUPERIORE.DE

The Brachetto d'Acqui is light ruby red (with cherry-red foam) and presents itself as a clearly moussed Brachetto d'Acqui. The bouquet is very aromatic with notes of nutmeg, rose and violet. The taste is very elegant, reminiscent of strawberries, round and finely balanced between mild sweetness and fruity, very refreshing astringency. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brachetto remains one of Italy's under-appreciated wines, despite the fact it is a fundamental part of local drinking culture in Piedmont. The Braida 2019 Brachetto d'Acqui pours from the bottle with a purplish-ruby tinge, and it supplies a good amount of foam and fizz despite its semi-sparkling status. The bouquet reveals candied raspberry, wild rose, peach and nectarine. If you dig deep, you will also find chalky mineral notes. The alcoholic content is a very contained 5.5%, making for a nice sparkling lunch wine with a vegetable piadina." Robert Parker

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 bouquet, delicately underlaid with spices, a hint of herbal spice and apple aromas. Juicy fruit on the palate, complex, yellow tropical fruit, fresh acidity structure, long, lively finish. SUPERIORE.DE

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

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

"Inviting nose with notes of dark forest berries, cherry and blackberry. Full fruit on the palate, ripe tannin, balanced structure and long finish. Falstaff

"This big, plush barbera makes an impressive statement at the outset of plum paste, dried olives and vanilla. The full-bodied palate is quite balanced, though, and there’s enough firmness to the tannins to structure the dense dark fruit." James Suckling

"This red is well-defined by bracing acidity that marshals the black currant, black cherry, violet and mineral flavors to a long finish. Complex and harmonious, with a light grain to the texture. The aftertaste evokes spice and tobacco notes." Wine Spectator

"Here's a wild, full-bodied expression of Barbera. This native grape of Piedmont loves the heat, and it got exactly that in this dry vintage. Barbera from Asti always holds its own in terms of acidity, and that quality is very important in a vintage like this. The Braida 2017 Barbera d'Asti Montebruna comes off as a very balanced wine. It shows loads of character, and that tart, acidic freshness tapers out and prolongs the mouthfeel. A pasta with cream, onion and sausage would be right in line here. This is a terrific value buy." Robert Parker

Light yellow with green reflections. Intensely aromatic with pronounced 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 finish. Among connoisseurs, Riesling from Piedmont is a serious alternative to its German counterpart. 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 considered the father of modern Barbera d'Asti. The historical jewel of the house is the Bricco dell'Uccellone: dense and complex bouquet, tannic and persistent on the palate, with an excellent structure and a beautiful acidity and persistence of taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"A very ripe yet impressive style of Barbera with vanilla, blackberry crumble, eucalyptus, tar, mocha and coffee beans. Very structured and full-bodied on the palate, but beautiful acidity cuts right through the plush dark fruit. Long and serious on the finish. Superb as always. Drink from 2021." James Suckling

"One of the wines that changed the modern history of Italian wine, this expression from Braida is an evergreen favorite. The 2017 Barbera d'Asti Bricco dell'Uccellone is a dark and almost impenetrable expression with bold layers of thick, dark fruit. The wine is constructed like a little tower, layer upon layer, that rises tall with momentum and power. The intensity is beautiful, and that's always been the defining trait of Uccellone. It drinks beautifully now, but it will hold its own in the cellar." 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. Sounds 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