{"product_id":"braida-barbera-dasti-bricco-della-bigotta-2021","title":"Braida Barbera d'Asti Bricco della Bigotta 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBricco della Bigotta by Braida is a red wine from Piedmont that brings out the best qualities of \u003cstrong\u003eBarbera\u003c\/strong\u003e. Characterised by a garnet ruby colour with violet highlights, it offers a layered bouquet where ripe plum, cherry and violet blend with balsamic notes, liquorice and vanilla. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003evigorous and balanced structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by lively freshness and mature tannins. The flavours range from small dark fruits to warm spices, with elegant toasted hints of coffee leading to a \u003cstrong\u003elong and persistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the \u003cstrong\u003esingle vineyard Bricco della Bigotta\u003c\/strong\u003e, located in Rocchetta Tanaro in the heart of Monferrato, within the Barbera d’Asti area. The old vines benefit from an ideal south-west exposure and sink their roots into soils with a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced composition of sand and calcareous clay\u003c\/strong\u003e. These pedoclimatic characteristics give the grapes a pronounced aromatic intensity and a pleasant mineral freshness. Braida’s approach enhances the origin of the fruit, interpreting the vocation of the terroir with \u003cstrong\u003econstant artisanal precision\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process involves a \u003cstrong\u003etwenty-day maceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for extracting colour and polyphenolic substances. Once fermentation is complete, the wine matures for between fifteen and eighteen months in \u003cstrong\u003esmall oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriching the aromatic profile with delicate toasted nuances. This is followed by a further year of bottle ageing, which harmonises the tannins and defines the structure. The result is an \u003cstrong\u003eopulent and elegant expression\u003c\/strong\u003e, endowed with great ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from the single vineyard Bricco della Bigotta in Rocchetta Tanaro, this superb \u003cstrong\u003eBarbera d’Asti DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the visionary spirit of the Braida winery in Monferrato. Since 1961, thanks to the intuition of Giacomo Bologna, the estate has elevated the prestige of the grape variety with a pioneering spirit, focusing on \u003cstrong\u003eartisan precision\u003c\/strong\u003e. Today, the estate, led by oenologist Giuseppe Bologna, creates a wine with a marked personality that enhances its connection to the land. The 2020 vintage, awarded \u003cstrong\u003e94 points by Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e and 91 by James Suckling, is confirmed as an absolute oenological excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Braida","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47973535350955,"sku":"62732","price":432.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/zh-hans-hk\/products\/braida-barbera-dasti-bricco-della-bigotta-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}