Comments on The Iron Chevsky Wine Blog: Aging Barbera

I've just read this: ROBERT PARKER’S WINE ADV...

2009-11-22T10:21:29.382-08:00

I've just read this:

ROBERT PARKER’S WINE ADVOCATE 2009 - ISSUE 184-185/2009

BRAIDA is an excellent source for the wines of Asti.

The 2007 Barbera d’Asti MONTEBRUNA is a deep, earthy wine imbued with dark cherries, licorice and spices. Some rough edges remain, the Montebruna should offer very fine drinking at the dinner table.

These are two beautiful wines from Braida, the estate that put barrels-aged Barbera on the map in a big way.

The 2006 Barbera d’Asti BRICCO DELLA BIGOTTA offers up black cherries, violets, spices, minerals and licorice on a firm, mid-weight frame. The wine retains gorgeous freshness and clarity throughout, showing terrific balance in a somewhat rustic yet pleasing style.92/100

The 2006 BRICCO DELL’UCCELLONE reveals a touch more ripeness and inner perfume than Bigotta yet shows similar clarity and precision. While made in a soft, opulent style, in this vintage Bricco dell’Uccellone is a touch more restrained than has sometimes been the case, resulting in a wine that is noteworthy for its finesse and elegance. Sweet scents of French oak, smoke, licorice and jammy dark fruit linger on the clean, refreshing finish.92/100

Simona, thank you for turning me on to Braida. I w...

2009-11-19T08:39:27.263-08:00

Simona, thank you for turning me on to Braida. I will have to check it out. If there is anything more you can tell me - what does it taste like when it ages?, what was the best one you've had?, what were the taste differences between the 3 cuvees you've mentioned?, etc... please help educate our readers!

I don't know if you ever tasted Braida wines (...

2009-11-19T02:24:36.149-08:00

I don't know if you ever tasted Braida wines (http://www.braida.it), from Bricco dell'Uccellone to Bricco della Bigotta or Ai Suma ... In my opinion, that's where you can find the answer why you may want to drink aged Barbera. And Giacomo Bologna started this "Barbera revolution" many many years ago ...
Of course, they produce also young, easy Barberas.
ciao
Simona

Looks like an enjoyable tasting experience. For s...

2009-11-16T10:45:36.145-08:00

Looks like an enjoyable tasting experience. For some reason it always seems in the States that we end up with way, way too much entry level Italian wine and not enough of the really good stuff-that they produce plenty of. Will have to check out a couple of these producers.