Braida (Giacomo Bologna) Barbera d'Asti Bricco dell'Uccellone 2020

95 points & 'Editors' Choice' Wine Enthusiast: "This historic Barbera opens with blackberry compote, spiced black plums, cedar and sweet spices. The opulent palate shows notes of macerated cherry, anise, clove and cocoa, with polished and elegant tannins. The wine ends with vibrant acidity that keeps this big, bold and beautiful wine fresh with each glass. Drink: 2025–2035. (Oct 2023)"

95 points Falstaff Guide: "Bright ruby red colour. Initially bread crust on the nose, then fleshy wild berries, liquorice, dark chocolate. On the palate offers tight tannins, clear fruit and nice juiciness, very accessible for 16.5% alcohol, very well-balanced, long. (10/16/23)"

93 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "One of the bottles that made the history of Italian wine, the Braida 2020 Barbera d'Asti Bricco dell'Uccellone shows a dark and savory side with ripe cherry, baked plum, spice, tarry smoke and campfire ember. With time, those aromas soften and reorganize to resemble espresso bean or baking chocolate. There is a lot of concentration and fruit weight here, and you need that texture to offset the very high 16.5% alcohol content. (8/24/23)"

93 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "[$93 list] A smooth red, saturated with plum, blueberry, loam and toasty oak flavors. Reveals assertive tannins on the finish, yet this has ample fruit and the lingering finish shows its future potential. Drink now through 2030. (11/30/23)"

93 points James Suckling: "Notes of crushed dark berries, chocolate, cured meat and dark earth. Medium- to full-bodied, juicy and fresh with tension and energy to the dark fruit. Vivid acidity. Chalky and intense finish. Very attractive. Drink or hold. (10/3/23)"