BRAIDA MONTEBRUNA BARBERA d’ASTI DOCG 2020

Whether you’re a newcomer to Barbera or a long-time enthusiast, Montebruna offers a taste of history, passion, and place.

Montebruna Barbera d’Asti is not just a wine—it’s the expression of a family’s dedication to their land, their craft, and their heritage. Every vine planted at Montebruna carries with it a story of resilience and care, a legacy that began with Giacomo Bologna and continues with his children, Raffaella and Giuseppe. Their love for Barbera, and their respect for tradition, lives in every bottle.

The palate is concentrated with lush ripe red and black berries, cola and spice and herbs. Round and fleshy, the wine is balanced with the natural acidity of the Barbera itself. This wine is drinking beautifully now, but it will continue to evolve gracefully over the next 5-7 years, gaining further complexity with more savoury and earthy notes emerging, while still retaining its vibrant fruit and acidity.

Winery notes (2020 Vintage)
"Purplish ruby red colour. Very evident scents of ripe cherry and red berries. The flavour is deep, full and harmonious, with a persistent finish that lingers on the palate, ending with a hint of almond. Excellent, balanced, fragrant and very easy to drink, it accompanies pasta dishes, red and white meats, cheeses and cured meats."

92/100 Antonio Galloni, Vinous (2020 Vintage)
"The 2020 Barbera d’Asti Montebruna is dark and sumptuous right out of the gate. Spice, leather, tobacco, menthol, dried flowers and mocha all come together as this intense, voluptuous Asti Barbera shows off its considerable charm. In 2021 the Montebruna is quite dense and brooding in character, but all the elements are impeccably balanced.)"

92/100 Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast, October 2023 (2020 Vintage)
"This wine opens with aromas of black cherry both fresh and macerated, giving way to wildflowers, savoury spice and wild herbs. The palate is concentrated with lush ripe red and blackberries, cola and sweet spice. Round and fleshy, the wine is balanced with the natural acidity of the Barbera itself."

91/100 by James Suckling, July 2023 (2020 Vintage)
"Aromas of cherry chocolate, dark licorice, hints of bark and moist earth. Full-bodied with velvety, supple tannin structure and some chalky texture in the finish. Juicy and flavourful."

91/100 Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2023 (2020 Vintage)
"The 2020 Barbera d'Asti Montebruna is a plump and rich red with ripe berry notes, toasted spice, cinnamon and grilled Mediterranean herb. Despite the heft and brawn of this wine, the mouthfeel is pushed along by fresh acidity and a powerful 15% alcohol content. This is perfect companion to a meal heavy in cheese or cream."