# Bricco della Bigotta (Braida)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti DOCG by [Braida](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/braida.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/braida-bricco-della-bigotta).

- **Producer:** Braida
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Cru / vineyard:** Bricco della Bigotta
- **Production area:** Castelnuovo Calcea
- **Vinification:** 20 days' maceration on skins, followed by 15 months in barriques and a further year in the bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** Serve at 17-18°C
- **Storage:** 0.75L, 1.5L, 3L formats.
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-03



## Summary

Bricco della Bigotta is a powerful and elegant Barbera, showcasing the intensity and finesse achievable from this esteemed cru.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red colour with purple tints. A rich, intense and persistent bouquet, well evolved, with liquorice, violet, plum and vanilla. Fruit and spice emerge on the palate, ranging from roast coffee to bolder yet balanced spice, vigorous and intense, enveloping the flavour of ripe plum with a suave, potent touch.

## Food pairings

Ideal with roast meat, game and hard cheeses.