Braida di Giacomo Bologna

The winery that changed Barbera's destiny. In 1982 Giacomo Bologna aged the humble local grape in small French barrels and released Bricco dell'Uccellone — the first Barbera taken seriously worldwide. His children Raffaella and Giuseppe run the historic cellar in Rocchetta Tanaro, east of Asti, with tours Tuesday to Saturday and a wine resort nearby.

Castle of Costigliole d’Asti, Barbera d’Asti country — photo by Klaus Noto, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Barbera €€ Visitable Tasting

Braida di Giacomo Bologna is a winery in Piedmont, Italy, that you can visit and taste at. Booking ahead is required. Staff speak English, Italian. Among the wines to look for: Bricco dell'Uccellone, Bricco della Bigotta, La Monella.

Open days

Tue–Sat, 9:30–12:30 & 14:30–17:30, by reservation

Booking

Required

Phone

+39 0141 644113

Languages

English, Italian

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Wines

Bricco dell'UccelloneBricco della BigottaLa Monella

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