BARBERA passion: the BRAIDA story

One thing is for sure Barbera means Piedmont, its heart does rest in Monferrato, but its history still remains uncertain, Gallesio named it Vitis vinifera Montisferratensis and in the medieval period surnames such as Barberi which changed to Barbero or Barberis (and ultimately Barbera )are considered clear proof that this vine was very much a…

What is “appassimento”?

Grape Appassimento is the traditional method used in the Venetian regions to concentrate aromas and tastes in wine. The grapes are laid out on bamboo racks in drying lofts for the winter period before vinification. This is an ancient technique, in operation for centuries in the area, the art of which has been passed down…