{"product_id":"barbera-dasti-docg-ai-suma-2020-braida","title":"Barbera d'Asti DOCG \"Ai Suma\" 2020 Braida","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBarbera d'Asti DOCG “Ai Suma” 2020 Braida\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarbera d'Asti DOCG “Ai Suma” 2020 Braida\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the emblematic labels of \u003cstrong\u003eBraida Giacomo Bologna\u003c\/strong\u003e, a wine born from a precise vision: to enhance the Barbera of Asti with an authoritative, deep, and elegant style. It is a selected production, reserved for the most favorable vintages, designed for those seeking a great Italian red capable of uniting personality, complexity, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and style of the wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBarbera d'Asti DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e is a denomination historically linked to Piedmont and a grape variety that finds one of its most recognizable expressions here. In this case, \u003cstrong\u003eAi Suma\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the flagship of the winery, with an approach aimed at enhancing aromatic richness, structure, and finesse. The result is an important wine, designed to evolve well over time and to offer, even in its youth, a rich and engaging profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents itself with an \u003cstrong\u003eintense ruby red\u003c\/strong\u003e with garnet reflections, a sign of a vibrant substance and a mature personality. The bouquet is broad and articulated, with hints of berries, vanilla, licorice, and cocoa, in a blend that combines fruit maturity with spicy and sweet nuances. On the palate, it shows full body, great structure, and an elegant texture, with a harmonious and sensual sensation that accompanies the sip to a long and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure of the \u003cstrong\u003eBarbera d'Asti DOCG “Ai Suma” 2020 Braida\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it ideal with flavorful and rich dishes, such as braised meats, roasts, game, important ragùs, and grilled meats. It also pairs excellently with aged cheeses and preparations from Piedmontese cuisine, where the depth of the wine finds a natural balance with the succulence and complexity of the dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo best appreciate \u003cstrong\u003eBarbera d'Asti DOCG “Ai Suma” 2020 Braida\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ideal temperature is between \u003cstrong\u003e16 and 18 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the presence of a young vintage or one just opened, a brief oxygenation in the glass or a slight early opening can be helpful, in order to best enhance its aromatic profile and the softness of the sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis label is a choice of great interest for those looking to purchase an authoritative, expressive wine capable of standing out. \u003cstrong\u003eAi Suma\u003c\/strong\u003e combines territorial identity, modern style, and aging potential, offering a high-profile Barbera, suitable for both an important dinner and a cellar seeking wines destined to grow over time. It is a bottle that tells the best of \u003cstrong\u003eBraida Giacomo Bologna\u003c\/strong\u003e with coherence and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Braida Giacomo Bologna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56658709774722,"sku":"472","price":72.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/c5805ae22e4cebd269cf612aeb94e89a.jpg?v=1779199980","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/barbera-dasti-docg-ai-suma-2020-braida-product","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}