EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcast
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Today in Part 2 of our conversation with Norbert Reinisch from Braida Winery. We now journey into the fascinating world of Barbera, the grape variety that has seen a revolution due to Braida’s founder, Giacomo Bologna who believed in this grape when so many others had pigeon holed it as ‘just for cheap wine production’. His dedication to experiment and innovate with barriques has led to their flagship wine Bricco dell’Uccelone being one of the most famous Barberas being made.
By the end of this episode, you'll acquire a nuanced understanding of its bright acidity, lush fruit notes, and the diverse expressions it unveils. We navigate through the regions where Barbera thrives and gain insights into its slightly checkered history – a narrative that adds layers to its story and deepens our appreciation for the profound connection between Braida Winery and Barbera.
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If you want to skip ahead:
02.14: The story of the Barbera grape variety
06.38: The flagship Bricco dell’Uccellone and how it changed opinions
09.59: Styles of Barbera
11.40: Growing and harvesting Barbera and the changes with global warming
14.12: Differences between Barbera d’Asti and Barbera d’Alba
16.57: Flavours and aromas of Barbera
19.30: Discussing Barbera d’Asti Montebruna, it’s label and it’s connection to The famous Incisa della Rocchetta family (connected to Sassicaia)
22.58: Tasting the Barbera d’Asti Montebruna 2020 £20.75 Field & Fawcett
25.34: Evolution of Barbera as it matures
28.08: Discussing and tasting the flagship Bricco dell’Ucellone 2020 £57.30 Field & Fawcett
33.59: Discussing and tasting the Bricco della Bigotta 2019 £64 Tanners
34.00: Barbera in different wine glasses
38.20: Food pairings with Barbera
42.00: How Bricco della Bigotta got it’s name
44.37: Barbera better in oak or not?
45.28: Alcohol percentages of Barbera
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Until next time, Cheers to you!
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