Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

This is the most iconic barbera in Italy
The story of the label is very curious

Single site hill where a lady had a house.
She was nicknamed "Uccellone" meaning big bird due to her prominent nose that resembled a bird beak. Nonetheless "Uccellone" in italian slang also mean "big penis"...
The local priest was horrified by this label and accused Braida of pushing the boundaries too much. The answer was from him to produce another wine honouring the priest called Bricco della Bigotta(Bigot).

The wine is big, it goes in large oak for 12 months plus 12 months in the bottle before release and needs decanting. Super smooth, super complex, this is a wine for blue cheese or meditation.
It keeps giving you different shade every time you swirl it.
Personally i prefer other style of barbera, but it is a super interesting wine with a lot of history too. — 4 days ago

Adam Baker

9.1

Drank with brats and burgers for 2025 Memorial Day. Really good. — 8 days ago

with Elissa and Kim

Henry Fuseler

9.0

05/2025. Nice Barbera. Flavor and finish. Sits well on the palate. Enjoyed. 14% alc.

Hall’s Chophouse — 22 days ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.2

Braida has elevated Barbera to a different standard and it has done it through site selection but also through his iconic style where wines have more layers, elegance and depth.
The Montebruna goes 12 months in large oak barrels and when opened it needs time to stretch its legs.
Only after few hours you'll get the best. 15% in alchol that you don't feel on the palate.
Round, elegant and mouthfilling. — 4 days ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

Stainless steel version
Very true to the traditional style
Fruity, fresh, juicy, long
No brainer, just a great wine. — 4 days ago

Vino Joe

9.4

Dark fruit, black licorice and a bucket of mellowed tannins. Better after 2 hours. Sinewy. It was very good but did not ever find its top gear. Went well with the wagyu though. — 16 hours ago

Kristen Vosmaer

9.3

Light jammy opens smooth — 2 months ago

Sagee Aran

9.4

A medium to full body Barbera, showing rich dark color, Violets and plums on the nose and a complex palate.
Seems this is the perfect time to open, tanins are powefull but smooth, one can note the fruits but also layers of forest floor, earth and spices. Very enjoyable. — 3 hours ago

with "Odedi"

Peter Sultan

9.3

Had this vintners Timarosso same night & both lived up to the hype. A decade of age has made this Barbera blend a deep, soulful expression which I had not yet experienced in such a blend. Game, ripe ripe cherries sing once a decent decant tames the initial shrillness & one note balsamic dimension. Special, for old school fans. — a month ago

with Owen

JKT

9.0

Still fresh — 6 days ago