Barbera d'Asti Bricco dell'Uccellone 2015

Braida (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, tobacco, cinnamon, rhubarb, chocolate, face powder, licorice, graphite, mace and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Very persistent finish with long flavors of cherry, plum and blueberry. 15 months in barrique, 12 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 15%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

January 2018

Barbera d'Asti Bricco della Bigotta 2001

Braida (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, violet, toasted wood, vanilla, licorice, menthol and hints of black pepper. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and appreciable crispness, however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blackberry. A well made wine. Bricco della Bigotta ages for 16 months in barrique followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 28, March 2005

Barbera d'Asti Montebruna 2002

Braida (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Barbera shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of pomegranate, blueberry, cyclamen, blackberry, violet and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and appreciable crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, pomegranate and plum. Montebruna ages for 6 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stuffed pasta, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

February 2005

Barbera d'Asti Montebruna 2014

Braida (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, plum and blueberry followed by aromas of pomegranate, violet, blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, cyclamen, chocolate and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and pomegranate. 12 months in cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stuffed pasta, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

May 2016

Barbera d'Asti Montebruna 2015

Braida (Italy)

Barbera d'Alba (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, geranium, pomegranate, cyclamen, chocolate and vanilla. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and blueberry. 12 months in cask.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stuffed pasta, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

January 2018

Barbera del Monferrato La Monella 2015

Braida (Italy)

Barbera del Monferrato (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of purple red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean and pleasing, starts with hints of cherry, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of blueberry, strawberry, raspberry and violet. Properly tannic attack and pleasing effervescence, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and blueberry. Produced in closed tank. 4 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 14%

Pasta with mushrooms, Cold cuts, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

May 2016

Barbera del Monferrato La Monella 2016

Braida (Italy)

Barbera del Monferrato (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean and pleasing, starts with hints of cherry, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of raspberry, violet, strawberry and blueberry. Attack of pleasing effervescence, proper astringency and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and blackberry. Produced in closed tank. 4 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 14%

Pasta with mushrooms, Cold cuts, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

January 2018

Brachetto d'Acqui 2004

Braida (Italy)

Brachetto d'Acqui (Piedmont)

Brachetto
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a pale ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of strawberry, rose and raspberry followed by aromas of grape, cherry, peach and cyclamen. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, pleasing sweetness, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of strawberry, raspberry and peach.

Alcohol: 5.5%

Fruit desserts, Semifreddo

Suggested glass	8 °C (46 °F)
(Aromatic Sweet Sparkling Wines)

February 2005

Brachetto d'Acqui 2015

Braida (Italy)

Brachetto d'Acqui (Piedmont)

Brachetto
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Pale ruby red and nuances of cherry pink, transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of grape, strawberry and rose followed by aromas of raspberry, cherry, peach and cyclamen. Sweet and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, light body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of grape,strawberry and peach. Produced in closed tank.

Alcohol: 5.5%

Fruit desserts, Semifreddo

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Aromatic Sweet Sparkling Wines)

May 2016

Grignolino d'Asti Limonte 2015

Braida (Italy)

Grignolino d'Asti (Piedmont)

Grignolino
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Brilliant ruby red and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of raspberry, strawberry and rose followed by aromas of cherry, blueberry, black pepper and cyclamen. Tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of strawberry, raspberry and cherry. 4 months in steel tanks, 2 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Pasta with meat and mushrooms, Cold cuts, Sauteed meat, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

May 2016

Langhe Bianco Il Fiore 2003

Braida (Italy)

Langhe (Piedmont)

Chardonnay, Riesling, Nascetta, Liseiret, Rossese Bianco
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of hawthorn and pear followed by aromas of apple, acacia, banana, grapefruit and plum. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of pear, apple and banana. This wine ages in steel tanks for about 4 months followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Fried fish, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

February 2005

Langhe Bianco Il Fiore 2014

Braida (Italy)

Langhe (Piedmont)

Chardonnay (70%), Nascetta (30%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of apple, banana and plum followed by aromas of peach, chamomile, pear, broom, citrus fruits, hazelnut and mineral. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, banana and peach. 4 months in steel tanks, 3 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with fish, Sauteed meat, Sauteed fish, Stewed crustaceans

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

May 2016

Langhe Chardonnay Asso di Fiori 2013

Braida (Italy)

Langhe (Piedmont)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brilliant golden yellow and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of banana, apple and acacia followed by aromas of grapefruit, praline, pear, hawthorn, vanilla, plum, butter and mineral. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of banana, apple and grapefruit. 8 months in barrique, 8 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Pasta with fish, Roasted fish, Broiled fish, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

May 2016

Langhe Nascetta La Regina 2015

Braida (Italy)

Langhe (Piedmont)

Nascetta
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of apple, pear and citrus fruits followed by aromas of peach, hawthorn, acacia, hay, pineapple, plum, mint and mineral. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, plum and peach. Aged in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with fish, Sauteed white meat, Stewed fish, Mushroom soups, Dairy products

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

May 2016

Monferrato Rosso Il Bacialè 2002

Braida (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Barbera (80%), Pinot Nero (15%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of cherry and blackberry followed by aromas of pomegranate, blueberry, raspberry, plum, violet, licorice and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and appreciable crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, plum and pomegranate. Bacialè ages in cask for 8-12 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 28, March 2005

Monferrato Rosso Il Bacialè 2014

Braida (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Barbera (60%), Pinot Nero (20%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Merlot (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, plum and pomegranate followed by aromas of violet, blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, blueberry and cinnamon. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and blackberry. 12 months in cask, 4 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Cheese

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

May 2016

Monferrato Rosso Il Bacialè 2015

Braida (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Barbera (60%), Pinot Nero (20%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Merlot (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of black cherry, black currant and blueberry followed by aromas of violet, plum, blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, cinnamon and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and black currant. 12 months in cask and barrique, 4 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

January 2018

Moscato d'Asti Vigna Senza Nome 2004

Braida (Italy)

Asti or Moscato d'Asti (Piedmont)

Moscato Bianco
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Moscato d'Asti shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of grape and peach followed by aromas of banana, citronella, litchi, pear, broom and sage. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, pleasing sweetness, however balanced, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of grape, peach and pear.

Alcohol: 5.5%

Fruit and cream desserts, Semifreddo

Suggested glass	8 °C (46 °F)
(Aromatic Sweet Sparkling Wines)

February 2005

Moscato d'Asti Vigna Senza Nome 2015

Braida (Italy)

Asti or Moscato d'Asti (Piedmont)

Moscato Bianco
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Intense greenish yellow and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of grape, peach and pear followed by aromas of banana, white rose, orange blossom, lychee and broom. Sweet and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, light body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of grape, peach and lychee. Produced in closed tank.

Alcohol: 5.5%

Fruit and cream desserts, Semifreddo

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Aromatic Sweet Sparkling Wines)

May 2016

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Braida

Piedmont (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti Bricco dell'Uccellone 2015

Barbera d'Asti Bricco della Bigotta 2001

Barbera d'Asti Montebruna 2002

Barbera d'Asti Montebruna 2014

Barbera d'Asti Montebruna 2015

Barbera del Monferrato La Monella 2015

Barbera del Monferrato La Monella 2016

Brachetto d'Acqui 2004

Brachetto d'Acqui 2015

Grignolino d'Asti Limonte 2015

Langhe Bianco Il Fiore 2003

Langhe Bianco Il Fiore 2014

Langhe Chardonnay Asso di Fiori 2013

Langhe Nascetta La Regina 2015

Monferrato Rosso Il Bacialè 2002

Monferrato Rosso Il Bacialè 2014

Monferrato Rosso Il Bacialè 2015

Moscato d'Asti Vigna Senza Nome 2004

Moscato d'Asti Vigna Senza Nome 2015