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Braida il Baciale 2015
Barbera d’Asti DOCG
Beyond the Label
Braida make one of Italy’s leading reds and Giacoma Bologna was the first to show that you could make luxury, high-end reds from the Barbera grape.Braida was the nickname of Giuseppe Bologna who founded the estate in 1961. Today, the wines are made by Raffaella and Giuseppe Bologna the third “Braida” generation Giacomo Bologna was the first to realise that Barbera could age well in small oak barrels and went on to create three now-famous crus - Uccellone, Bricco della Bogotta, and Ai Suma‘Il Baciale’ means ‘the matchmaker’ and this is a blend of Barbera with Pinot Nero, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Smooth and velvety with spiced red berries, mineral notes and a juicy, fresh finish. A complex red, this would be a fantastic accompaniment for Italian appetisers, red meats or young cheeses.
