{"product_id":"braida-barbera-dasti-bricco-delluccellone-2022","title":"Braida Barbera d'Asti Bricco dell'Uccellone 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBricco dell’Uccellone\u003c\/strong\u003e by Braida is a generous and enveloping red wine from Piedmont, a true expression of the \u003cstrong\u003eBarbera\u003c\/strong\u003e grape variety within the \u003cstrong\u003eBarbera d’Asti\u003c\/strong\u003e denomination. In the glass, it displays a very intense ruby colour with garnet highlights, heralding a sip of \u003cstrong\u003eremarkable structure\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it is dry, full-bodied and soft in texture, characterised by an exceptionally long aromatic persistence. Produced through temperature-controlled maceration and aged in oak barrels, this vigorous profile pairs beautifully with substantial meat dishes, game, braised meats and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red originates from the Braida vineyards in Rocchetta Tanaro, at the heart of \u003cstrong\u003eBarbera d’Asti\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine’s name is linked to a fascinating local anecdote: on the hill next to the vineyards lived a woman always dressed in dark clothes with a prominent nose, nicknamed in the village “l’uselun”, meaning the big bird. From this rural memory comes the identity of \u003cstrong\u003eBricco dell’Uccellone\u003c\/strong\u003e, a name that has become a benchmark for the entire \u003cstrong\u003ePiedmont region\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a \u003cstrong\u003etwenty-day skin maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e at controlled temperature, essential for extracting colour and structural richness. Ageing takes place for twelve months in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and is completed with a further year of bottle maturation. This process shapes a rich and concentrated bouquet, enlivened by clear aromas of blackberry, plum and cherry. The well-judged use of wood results in elegant \u003cstrong\u003espicy and toasted notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhancing the nose with hints of pepper, leather, vanilla, dark chocolate and mentholated spices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine owes its name to an old lady who once lived in the house next door, on the hill of the vineyard. Because of her nose, which resembled a bird's beak, and her habit of always dressing in black, the woman was nicknamed “l’uselun” (the big bird) by the villagers, thus giving the name to Bricco dell’Uccellone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Braida","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618284327083,"sku":"61372","price":62.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/braida-barbera-d-asti-bricco-dell-uccellone-2022_61372_1_3fa7ed25-58ae-439b-92c8-dba63b97e400.webp?v=1781194089","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/braida-barbera-dasti-bricco-delluccellone-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}