About this wine
Briccolino is Cà Brusà's lighter, early-release expression of Nebbiolo, named after one of the estate's vineyard plots and made from vines averaging 30 years old. Vinified with a very short maceration and aged only about 4 months in small oak barrels, it is released in early spring as a soft, round, and fresh style of Nebbiolo. It shows a bright, intense garnet red color with slight orange tones, and a bouquet of cherry, plum jam, and raspberry.
A fun, easy-drinking way to meet Nebbiolo before tackling a full Barolo.
Sommelier's Note
"Briccolino shows Nebbiolo's playful side — all the varietal's rose-petal charm, none of Barolo's demands."
Food Pairings
Lighter than Cà Brusà's Barolo bottlings, Briccolino pairs well with beef, lamb, poultry, and game, as well as pasta and truffle dishes.
When to drink it
Casual dinners, spring gatherings, and everyday pairings with pasta or poultry.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Price Range
- $23-35 (US retail reference; varies by vintage and market)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Nebbiolo from the Briccolino vineyard plot, vines averaging 30 years old, yielding around 70 quintals per hectare. Very short maceration, aged approximately 4 months in small oak barrels, released in early spring.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is Briccolino different from Cà Brusà's Barolo?
- Briccolino uses a very short maceration and only about 4 months of oak aging, released in early spring, giving a lighter, softer, and more immediately drinkable style than the estate's Barolo bottlings.
- What grape is Briccolino made from?
- 100% Nebbiolo from the Briccolino vineyard plot, on vines averaging 30 years old.
- What does it taste like?
- Bright garnet red with slight orange tones, and aromas of cherry, plum jam, and raspberry, with a warm, round palate and a slightly dry finish.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Beef, lamb, poultry, and game, as well as pasta and truffle dishes — similar to Barolo pairings but a touch lighter.
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