The 2017 Barbera d’Asti DOCG Bricco Della Bigotta from Domaine Braida is a rich, structured, and complex red wine that perfectly reflects the excellence of the Barbera grape and the Barbera d’Asti terroir. With its intense black fruit aromas, elegant tannins, and vibrant freshness, it offers a refined tasting experience, whether enjoyed now or after a few years of aging. This wine is a must for lovers of great Piedmont wines, ideal for pairing with rich dishes or for enjoying on its own during special occasions.
2017 Barbera d'Asti Docg Bricco della Bigotta Domaine Braida
€47.40
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The 2017 Barbera d’Asti DOCG Bricco Della Bigotta from Domaine Braida is a rich, structured, and complex red wine that perfectly reflects the excellence of the Barbera grape and the Barbera d’Asti terroir. With its intense black fruit aromas, elegant tannins, and vibrant freshness, it offers a refined tasting experience, whether enjoyed now or after a few years of aging. This wine is a must for lovers of great Piedmont wines, ideal for pairing with rich dishes or for enjoying on its own during special occasions.
Wine estate: Domaine Braida
Grape varieties: Barbera
Region: Barbera d’Asti, Piedmont, Northern Italy, Italy
Appellation: Barbera
Color: Red
Format: Bottle 0.75 L
Description
The 2017 Barbera d’Asti DOCG Bricco Della Bigotta from Domaine Braida is an exceptional red wine from one of the most renowned estates in Piedmont. Braida, famous for its mastery of the Barbera grape, produces a rich, structured, and complex wine here. The Bricco Della Bigotta cru comes from a specific vineyard known for its rich soils and ideal exposure, offering an elegant and powerful expression of Barbera, with excellent aging potential.
Blend
This wine is made from 100% Barbera, the flagship grape of the Barbera d’Asti region. Barbera is known for its vibrant acidity, bright fruit, and fine tannic structure. The 2017 vintage, marked by warm climatic conditions, produced a concentrated and complex wine while maintaining the typical freshness of Barbera.
Tasting notes
Color: The wine displays a deep ruby red color, almost opaque, with purple reflections, showing its concentration and youth.
Nose: The nose is intense and complex, revealing aromas of ripe black fruits such as blackberry, black cherry, and plum, accompanied by spicy notes of black pepper, licorice, and vanilla. Hints of dark chocolate, tobacco, and leather add an extra layer of complexity, with a subtle touch of well-integrated oak from barrel aging.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and generous, with marked acidity that provides freshness and balances the richness of black fruits and spices. The tannins are fine and well-structured, supporting flavors of black cherry, blackberry, and elegant oak notes. The texture is silky, and the finish is long, leaving traces of cocoa, vanilla, and sweet spices. It’s a powerful and balanced wine with impressive aromatic persistence.
Aging potential
The 2017 Barbera d’Asti Bricco Della Bigotta has excellent aging potential. It can be cellared for 10 to 15 years, during which it will continue to evolve and develop more complex aromas of leather, tobacco, and dried fruits.
Food pairings
Red meats: Braised beef, rib-eye, or grilled beef fillet.
Game: Venison stew, wild boar, or wild duck with spiced sauces.
Pasta: Truffle or porcini mushroom pasta, meat lasagna, or agnolotti with ragù.
Slow-cooked dishes: Osso buco, Barbera risotto, or brasato al Barolo.
Aged cheeses: Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, or well-aged hard cheeses.
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