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. — 3 days ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

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

Hall’s Chophouse — 21 days ago

Steph

9.0

I love this moscato 🩷🍾 always a favorite — 2 months 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. — 3 days ago

Chey And Rich

9.9

Right amount of bubbly sweetness! — 6 days ago

David D

9.0

Very good, and prune-forward for a Barbera. Touch of bell pepper, black pepper, tar, brambles. From Amaro. 04/06/2025 — 2 months ago

Donald Williams

9.4

Really nice Barbera, although a bit young. Found this at Toutant, didn’t finish it, so we brought a bit home. Turned out to put a nice finish on a pot of goulash. — 2 months ago

with Bonnie

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

Stainless steel version
Very true to the traditional style
Fruity, fresh, juicy, long
No brainer, just a great wine. — 3 days ago

Jennifer Pletcher

9.5

So fresh! Light, bright, lightly sweet. A bit of lilac, melon. — 11 days ago

with Ivan

Matt Ragan

8.9

Tasty pizza wine and a value on a menu at $45. — 2 months ago

with Shelley