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…
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…
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 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.…
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
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…
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, 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 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
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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.
Russian magazine SimpleWine talks about Raffaella Bologna and Braida Wines.
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…
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…
Cheese, 20th – 23th september 2019. Taste Braida wines in the Enoteca: La Monella Barbera del Monferrato frizzante and Limonte Grignolino d’Asti.
Braida will be closed for summer holidays from 01/08/19 al 25/08/19.
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…
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…
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 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
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 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…
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…
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 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 will showcase at ProWein(17-19 March), the world’s leading trade fair for wines and spirits with VIP WEINE (Hall 16 / H60).
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*:…
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…
Braida will be closed for summer holidays from 28/07/2018 to 20/08/2018.
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
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.
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. Normal working activity will resume on wednesday 2nd of May.
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 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 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
Independent and Brachetto d’Acqui Braida 2016. Download the press review
Braida Bricco dell’Uccellone 2015 on Decanter (Richard Baudains) between the Italian”Icon Wines”. Decanter – Italy 2018 Score: 95 pt
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 (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.