Cinque Grappoli from Guida Bibenda to our Bricco della Bigotta 2018
The Bibenda 2022 Guide rewards our Bricco della Bigotta Barbera d’Asti 2018 with the highest award: Cinque Grappoli.
Bricco dell’Uccellone 2018 Platinum at The Wine Hunter Award 2021
The Wine Hunter Award 2021: Bricco dell’Uccellone 2018 Barbera d’Asti Docg Braida awarded with Platinum. And more: Sigillo Rosso to Limonte Grignolino d’Asti 2020 and Sigillo Gold to Il Bacialé 2018.
An Autumn Menu and a Family Recipe
Here are our suggestions for an autumn menu, dedicated to those who want to bring a touch of Piedmont to their table with Braida wines! To start with, we have paired one of our favourite wines, Limonte Grignolino d’Asti Doc, with a quail salad. For our pasta course, a wine that needs no introduction, Bricco…
Ai Suma 2016 Braida Jeroboam for the Comitato Grandi Cru d’Italia’s “Asta Charity” in Milan
On Tuesday 12 October, in Milan, at the Hotel Principe di Savoia, the Charity Auction of the Comitato Grandi Cru d’Italia will be held as part of La Vendemmia 2021. Also this year, the proceeds will go entirely to support Dynamo Camp projects: the collaboration is aimed at a fundraiser that every year contributes to…
Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d’Alba: Braida wines in the Grande Enoteca
The 91st edition of the iera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d’Alba will take place in Alba from 9 October to 5 December 2021. Braida wines will available for tasting in the Grande Enoteca della Fiera set up inside Cortile della Maddalena, in the historic center, in the frame of the Mercato Mondiale del Tartufo Bianco…
The Wine Hunter Award 2021: Bricco dell’Uccellone 2018 candidate Platinum
The Wine Hunter Award 2021: Bricco dell’Uccellone 2018 Barbera d’Asti Docg Braida is in running to become one of The Winehunter Award Platinum. And more: Sigillo Rosso to Limonte Grignolino d’Asti 2020 and Sigillo Gold to Il Bacialé 2018.
White truffle hunting at Braida Wine Resort
The white truffle hunt makes a welcome return at the end of October, on the weekends of 23-24 and 30-31, and is open to everyone. Two time slots are available (10.30 am and 2.30 pm) and booking is compulsory. Participants meet up at the Braida Wine Resort, in Frazione Asinara, Rocchetta Tanaro, and enjoy a…
Educational grape harvest for guests of the Braida Wine Resort
Guests of the Braida Wine Resort, in Rocchetta Tanaro, shouldn’t miss the opportunity to take part in the educational grape harvest* in the Braida vineyards at the end of September. An authentic experience in the vineyard with Braida’s grape pickers: one of the most enjoyable moments you can spend in Piedmont, learning about material culture…
A summer menu and a family recipe
Here’s our menu for the summer, to bring a taste of Piemonte to your holidays! We suggest three fresh pairings with dishes prepared for us by chef Giuseppe Bologna of Trattoria I Bologna in Rocchetta Tanaro. The vitello tonnato pairs perfectly with La Monella, Barbera del Monferrato frizzante Doc, while the tagliolini with cream of…
Summer Holidays 2021
Braida will be closed for summer holidays from 6th to 22th August 2021. We’ll be back at work on Monday August 23th.
Decanter assigned 90 pts to Bricco dell’Uccellone 2016 Braida
The british magazine Decanter assigned 90 pts to our Bricco dell’Uccellone Barbera d’Asti 2016. Michaela Morris, in “Brillant Barbera” published in the july 2021 issue, writed: “In 1985 Giacomo Bologna’s Bricco dell’Uccellone demonstrated that Barbera was capable of producing rich, concentrated and soft reds”. “Braida’s pivotal barrique-aged Barbera hails from a single vineyard owned…
Wine Enthusiast awards with 91 pts our La Regina 2019
Kerin O’Keefe, journalist of the American magazine Wine Enthusiast, assigned 91 points to our Langhe Doc Nascetta “La Regina” Serra dei Fiori 2019.
Braida at OperaWine 2021
On 2021 June 19th Braida, with Bricco dell’Uccellone 2016, will be among the 100 Great Producers selected by Wine Spectator at OperaWine, Finest Italian Wines. OperaWine offers international wine professionals the opportunity to taste and get to know the best Italian wines presented by Italy’s 100 greatest producers according to Wine Spectator. This American magazine…
Book your visit and your tasting
Hospitality has always been a priority for Braida. Tastings and guided tours are organised to show people how production comes together at Braida, in the beautiful historic Braida headquarters in via Roma or at Braida Wine Resort in frazione Asinara. The visits take place from 9.30 to 12.30 and from 14.30 to 17.30 from…
Braida welcomed Spring 2021 by planting an oak wood in Rocchetta Tanaro
Braida welcomed Spring 2021 by planting an oak wood in Rocchetta Tanaro (Asti). 146 plants of Quercus Sessiliis, coming from the French department of Allier in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region, which, over the years, will give life to slender and broad trees, with trunks which are perfect to be transformed into barriques tomorrow. The woods…
Instagram meeting Braida and Birravino
On 2021, March 26th Braida will be hosted by Birravino for a Instagram meeting. Il Fiore 2018, Il Monello 2015, Il Bacialé 2017 (magnum e regular), Bricco dell’Uccellone 2017, Brachetto d’Acqui 2019 will be tasted. — BRAIDA has expressed its principles and working philosophy: reconcile tradition and modernity with wines which…
Winart: Braida among the “100 Italian Wineries to Visit”
Braida among the “100 Italian Wineries to Visit” by Winart – The magazine for Wine Lovers – Japan
8th March: International Women’s Day
Braida produces Barbera, and Barbera – as we have always said – is female! There are many women in our team: besides Raffaella Bologna, there are women in the vineyard team (Adriana, Elizabeta, Roxana, Bilijana), women in the administration (Monica, Carola, Francesca), women at the reception (Giuliana, Karolina ), women who keep spaces clean and…
Braida takes part to “Vite è vita – Donne, Vino, Ambiente”
On the International Women’s day, Braida is taking part to “VITE È VITA – Donne, Vino, Ambiente” (“VINE IS LIFE – Women, Wine, Environment”), in respect not only of the environmental and social sustainibility, but also focusing on inclusiveness: gender, capabilities, origin or religious and sexual orientation. #festadonnedelvino2021 #donnevinoambiente #donnedelvino #womenofwine …
Christmas Holidays 2020
We will be closed for the Christmas Holidays from 21th December 2020 until 6th January 2021. We’ll back from 7th January 2021.
Braida Virtual Wine Dinner
On 2020 December 12th Braida wines (Il Fiore, Il Bacialé, Bricco dell’Uccellone, Vigna Senza Nome) will be hosted at “Braida Virtual Wine Dinner” by Cantiniere Imports & Distributing Inc. DOWNLOAD THE MENU — BRAIDA has expressed its principles and working philosophy: reconcile tradition and modernity with wines which are strictly and authentically tied…
Braida at Wine to Asia
On 2020 November 20th and 21th, Braida will be present at Wine to Asia, the first world-class wine and spirits exhibition in Shenzhen, booth B33. Wine to Asia is the new professional and effective trade-focused platform for international producers and dealers to connect with diverse and potential consumer markets from Shenzhen to whole Asia.…
Braida Wine Resort: Truffle Hunting
Truffle hunting and party with food and wine at Braida Wine Resort. “If you look you will find… the white truffle, diamond of Piedmont! “ which we will offer for the first time on the 24th and the 25th of October and again on the 30th and 31st of October (at 10:30am & 14:30, upon…
Taste Braida Wines at Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d’Alba
Taste Braida Wine at 90ª Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d’Alba. From October 10th to December 8th 2020 our wines will be at La Grande Enoteca della Fiera, Alba, Cortile della Maddalena: Il Fiore 2019 Langhe Bianco (Chardonnay & Nascetta); Limonte Grignolino d’Asti; Brachetto d’Acqui.
Two new dates for picnic in the vineards at Braida Wine Resort
TWO NEW DATES FOR PICNIC IN THE VINEYARD AT BRAIDA WINE RESORT 🍷🧺 • Sunday August 30th, 2020 at 17 pm New dates have been added to the calendar of picnics: • Sunday September 6th,2020, 17 pm • Sunday September 20th,2020, 17 pm A blanket lying on the lawn, the cheerful air of a summer…
From the highlands of Langa, the white heart of Braida: 10 years of Doc for the Langhe Nascetta “La Regina”, the Serra dei Fiori Queen
Braida is Barbera and traditional red wines. Giacomo Bologna always said: “What color is flowing in your veins? If it is red, then it is Barbera”. But what happens when a Barbera family comes across an ancient white grape variety, indigenous to the Langa, an almost extinct variety but with a great potential like Nascetta? It…
The Wine Advocate: great scores for Braida Wines
Monica Larner (Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate) assigned great scores to Braida Wines in the tasting “Italy, Piedmont: Barolo, Barbaresco & More – Lockdown Wines” dedicated to the wines from Piedmont (see here): Ai Suma 2017 95 pt Bricco dell’Uccellone 2017 94 pt Bricco della Bigotta 2017 93 pt Montebruna 2017 92+ pt Il…
Summer Holidays 2020
Braida will be closed from 8th to 16th August. Partially operational from 1st/7th and from 17th /21st august, with reduced staff so better always to call to book your visit. E-mail: welcome@braida.it Tel: 0039 0141 644113 Cell: 335 155 9195
Picnic in the hills of Monferrato at the Braida Wine Resort
Picnic in the hills of Monferrato at the Braida Wine Resort The lush lawn, a blanket on the grass, the most delicious picnic and our wines to taste: Summer 2020 at the Braida Wine Resort promises an informal, relaxing and unforgettable picnic in the Barbera vineyards in the charming hills of Asinara in Rocchetta Tanaro.…
Vinlegender: Brachetto d’Acqui Braida 2019
Our Brachetto d’Acqui rated on Vinlegender: 92 pts. Read: “Årets bästa vin till sommarens bär!” here. Download: 2020 06 10 BRACHETTO VINLEGENDER SW 92 PT
Braida will be opened again to the visitors from Thursday June 4th
From Thursday June 4th and until the summer holiday, Braida will be opened again to the visitors at the historical cellar in via Roma , 94 in Rocchetta Tanaro. Visits, tastings and purchasing can be done on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9,00 to 12,30 in the morning and from 14,30 to 18,00 in the…
Braida Wine Dinner at Gravitas, Washington
Wine and dine tasting Braida Wines in Washington! Meet Norbert Reinisch (Braida) at Gravitas Restaurant An evening with Norbert Reinisch (Braida) on thursday January 30th; chef and owner Matt Baker. Tasting La Monella, Barbera del Monferrato Doc 2018; Il Bacialé, Monferrato rosso Doc 2018; Bricco dell’Uccellone, Barbera d’Asti Docg 2016; a rare four vintages…
“Oriental affair”: Wine & Dine in Singapore with Braida wines
“Oriental affair”: Wine & Dine in Singapore, Mimi Restaurant – with Braida, Marco Felluga, Pala & Speri. On Jan, 9th 2020, Luca Ardiri will lead an exclusive Wine & Dine in Singapore, at Mimi Restaurant with Braida, Marco Felluga, Pala and Speri’s wines. Level 2 3A River Valley Road #01-02, Clarke Quay …
Moscato d’Asti Braida on InsideHook
Moscato d’Asti Braida on InsideHook Giacomo Bologna – Braida Moscato d’Asti (Piemonte): This delightful Moscato is fruity, frizzante and 4.5% alcohol — very handy after drinking Corliss Cab. The orange blossom and peach flavors will be a great foil for apple and pumpkin desserts. – John Slover Download MOSCATO D’ASTI THANKSGIVING 2019
Brachetto d’Acqui Braida on Forbes
On Forbes our Brachetto d’Acqui Docg. For a sparkling red to pair with dessert, my top selection is the Giacomo Bologna Braida Brachetto d’Aqui ($15-$18). This elegant, sweet wine is incredibly fragrant – imagine a mixed berry explosion in a rose garden! There is vibrant, intense red fruit and a pleasant sweetness that makes this wine…
Braida: December openings
On December 8th, our cellar will be closed. We will be open every day including Saturday 21 December (visits take place from 9.30 to 12.30 and from 14.30 to 17.30. Book required). Sunday 22 December we will be open until 1pm. From Monday 23 December to 6 January we will be closed for the holidays…
Tom Hyland on Forbes: Limonte Grignolino
“Grignolino, Piedmont’s Alluring Red Wine”: Tom Hyland about Grignolino on Forbes. Braida Grignolino d’Asti “Limonte” 2018 – Bright garnet; attractive aromas of wild strawberry, maraschino cherry and allspice. Medium-bodied with very good concentration. Medium-full tannins, high acidity and distinct notes of sage and oregano in the finish. This needs food, and would be best paired…
Braida at the Italian Wine Celebration Gala Dinner in Hong Kong
The Italian Wine Celebration will return on 2019 Novembe 6th. Third edition of this event created to celebrate Italian wines already available in the markets of Hong Kong and Macau and to stimulate their sales in the region. A moment to express gratitude and a moment to award prizes to outstanding individuals and companies working…
Merano Wine Festival 2019
Braida will be at Merano Wine Festival 2019. Find Braida at Kursaal Stage on November 9 and 10, from 10 am to 6 pm and Novembre 11 from 10 am to 5 pm.
Raffaella Bologna and Braida Wines on SimpleWine
Russian magazine SimpleWine talks about Raffaella Bologna and Braida Wines.
Braida Wine Dinner in China
On 2019, October 25th, at Geek Kitchen 2nd Floor, Haiyiju, No.791 Huangpu Avenue East, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (China), wine dinner: “Geek Feast X Love and Heritage: Braida” organized by Ausonia. Registration: Teacher Zeng 13710040369 Read the full story here —— BRAIDA has expressed its principles and working philosophy: reconcile tradition and modernity…
Autumn in the East Coast with Braida Wines
Wine and dine tasting Braida Wines in Usa in September! Meet Norbert Reinisch (Braida) in Florida and in New York. Wine Watch in Fort Lauderdale – September 17th (Il Bacialé Monferrato Rosso Doc 2015, Montebruna Barbera d’Asti Docg 2016, Bricco dell’Uccellone Barbera d’Asti Docg 2015 and 2016, Bricco della Bigotta Barbera d’Asti Docg 2016…
Braida wines at Cheese
Cheese, 20th – 23th september 2019. Taste Braida wines in the Enoteca: La Monella Barbera del Monferrato frizzante and Limonte Grignolino d’Asti.
Summer Holidays 2019
Braida will be closed for summer holidays from 01/08/19 al 25/08/19.
Braida Wine Dinner Shenzen
On June 26th Luca Ardiri (Braida) will be present at Braida Wine Dinner in Shenzhen (Limonte Grignolino d’Asti Doc 2011, Il Monello 2015, Il Fiore Langhe Docg 2015 and Montebruna Barbera d’Asti Docg 2010) with Wine Passion. —— BRAIDA has expressed its principles and working philosophy: reconcile tradition and modernity with wines…
Spring in the West Coast with Braida Wines
Wine and dine tasting Braida Wines in Usa in May! Meet Norbert Reinisch (Braida) in California. On Sunday May 19 Brera Ristorante (Los Angeles) Norbert Reinisch will discuss about Braida Wines offering special tastes and flights to the guests (La Regina Langhe Doc Nascetta 2017, Montebruna Barbera d’Asti Docg 2016, Bricco della Bigotta Barbera…
Braida’s Bricco dell’Uccellone “Wein Legende 2019”
There is a Piedmontese wine on the podium of the Wein Legende 2019 assigned every year, since 2007, by the German magazine Der Feinschmecker: and that wine is Barbera d’Asti Bricco dell’Uccellone Braida. The award was received on Saturday at the gala held at Bensberg Castle, in Cologne, by the owner of the estate from Rocchetta Tanaro, Raffaella Bologna,…
Nascetta La Regina Serra dei Fiori on Wine Spectator
Nascetta La Regina 2017 Serra dei Fiori: “White peach, apple, pine and earth aromas and flavors abound, allied to a crisp profile. Firms up, with a chalky feel and a long, citrus-tinged aftertaste. Drink now through 2021” pt. 90 Bruce Sanderson on Wine Spectator
Braida at Opera Wine 2019
Every year since 2012, the US magazine Wine Spectator has been selecting the top 100 Italian wines tasted over the previous 12 months, basing its choice on quality, value, availability and the attention aroused. Once again, in 2019, Braida’s Barbera d’Asti Docg Bricco dell’Uccellone is on the list, with the 2016 vintage. It’s the…
Braida at Vinitaly 2019
Braida di Rocchetta Tanaro (Asti) will be at Vinitaly in Verona (7 – 10 April 2019) in the usual spot: stand N4 – pavilion 10 Piemonte. We will be tasting both young wines and important Barbera reserves: the best of the Piedmontese winery’s production, with the new vintages and a few previews. Limonte Grignolino and La…
Pro Wein 2019
BRAIDA di Giacomo Bologna will be taking part in ProWein in Düsseldorf on the 17th, 18th and 19st of March 2019, along with VIP WEINE in Hall 16 stand H60. Spring is just around the corner and, after months of hard work, Braida is ready to present the new vintages of its wines. Limonte…
Spring in the East Coast with Braida Wines
Wine and dine tasting Braida Wines in Usa in March! Meet Norbert Reinisch (Braida) in New York, Washington DC, Maryland and Missouri. Wine and Dine at Otto, New York, NJ, on March 24th. Dinner prepared by Executive Chef Gaetano Arnone (La Regina Langhe Doc Nascetta 2017, La Monella Barbera del Monferrato Doc 2013, Limonte…
Braida at “Il Collettivo” 2019
Braida will showcase in London at “Il Collettivo – The Italian Tasting”. The event will take place from 10 to 18. Registration HERE Norbert Reinisch (Braida) will be present with Tim McLaughlin-Green of Sommelier’s Choice Limited. The Music Room 26 South Molton Lane London W1K 5LF United Kingdom Il Collettivo is a collective tasting put…
Braida at ProWein 2019
Braida will showcase at ProWein(17-19 March), the world’s leading trade fair for wines and spirits with VIP WEINE (Hall 16 / H60).
Braida Rocchetta Tanaro: winery tours and tastings, autumn 2018
In September, October and November, Braida welcomes visitors (9-12 a.m. and 2-5:30 p.m.) at the historic cellars in via Roma 94 in Rocchetta Tanaro (Asti), every day on reservation. In addition to the winery tour, it’s possible to taste Braida wines in the tasting room overlooking the barrique cellar (up to 35 people). Classic tasting*:…
Visit Braida Winery
Braida winery in Rocchetta Tanaro (Asti-Italy) has re-opened its doors to wine lovers after summer holidays. Guided tours to the cellar where “Bricco dell’Uccellone” is aged are available from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday. Call to book your visit and to taste our wines: White wines from Serra dei Fiori; Reds from…
Summer Holidays 2018
Braida will be closed for summer holidays from 28/07/2018 to 20/08/2018.
Wine Enthusiast awards Bricco dell’Uccellone and Montebruna 2015
The editors at Wine Enthusiast have recently rated and reviewed our wines and we are pleased to share some great news. Our wines have received the following scores: 95 Braida di Giacomo Bologna 2015 Bricco dell’Uccellone Barbera d’Asti 92 Braida di Giacomo Bologna 2015 Montebruna Barbera d’Asti
Braida at Salute Italia in Tapei, Taiwan
TAIWAN – On June the 2nd, Braida will take part at SALUTE ITALIA, Italian National Wine day a IL MERCATO Tazhi in Taipei City. Wine Education ASPI Sommelier Competition, Tasting sessions.
Vino Condiviso, Hong Kong
Braida will take part at Vino Condiviso, Hong Kong on the 28 may. Event created by Marino Braccu of 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana: a very special walk-around tasting of hidden gems of Italian Wines already imported in Hong Kong and Macau. The event is by invitation only. For this tasting, Marino carefully selected 155…
On the occasion of 1st of May festivity Braida winery is closed
On the occasion of 1st of May festivity Braida winery is closed. Normal working activity will resume on wednesday 2nd of May.
Autumn will be bringing the hospitality of Braida to the Wine Resort in Rocchetta Tanaro
A new chapter in Braida hospitality will be opening next autumn. Besides visits and tastings in the historical cellars in via Roma, in Rocchetta Tanaro, against the backdrop of the barrel cellar which is home to Ai Suma, Bricco dell’Uccellone and Bricco della Bigotta, it will also be possible to book tastings in the brand-new…
Braida at Vinexpo Hong Kong 2018
Braida will showcase at Vinexpo Hong Kong (LEVEL 1 FG54). Braida produces small volumes of top class wines. Renowned for pioneering Barbera Bricco’s wines thanks to founder Mr Giacomo Bologna. Braida chooses to marry the Piemonte’s traditions and be innovative farmer, learning every day from nature changes with low intervention. All their award-winning wines are…
Great ratings on February and March 2018 issues of Wine Spectator
Great ratings on February and March 2018 issues of Wine Spectator Buying Guide! 93 pt Braida Barbera d’Asti Bricco dell’Uccellone 2015 92 pt Braida Barbera d’Asti Bricco della Bigotta 2015 90 pt Braida Barbera d’Asti Montebruna 2015
Brachetto d’Acqui Braida on Independent
Independent and Brachetto d’Acqui Braida 2016. Download the press review
Bricco dell’Uccellone 2015 on Decanter
Braida Bricco dell’Uccellone 2015 on Decanter (Richard Baudains) between the Italian”Icon Wines”. Decanter – Italy 2018 Score: 95 pt
Braida at Matter of Taste Zurigo
Matter of Taste: Braida Bricco dell’Uccellone 2013 will be on tasting at Matter of – The ultimate fine wine experience”. On February 24th, at the “Tour of Italy”. masterclass that will be leaded by reviewer Monica Larner (Wine Advocate). Zurich, The Dolder Grand Kurhausstrasse 65 8032.
Braida wines will be on tasting at Il Collettivo tasting
Braida wines will be on tasting at Il Collettivo tasting (Omega Place 2 London N1 9 DR) Wednesday 7th March 2018 9.30am – 5.30pm Trade only Raffaella Bologna will be there with Braida distributor Mr Tim McLaughlin-Green Sommeliers Choice Ltd. Trade only.