About Brichet
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Barbera
- Price Range
- $28-34
- Alcohol
- 14%
A Barbera d'Alba blended from several plots of roughly 20-year-old vines (almost 2.4 hectares total) around Montelupo Albese, aged in large oak for about 15 months. Intense red with violet reflections; the nose combines ripe red fruit (cherry, plum) with sweet spice, wild flowers and a light toastiness from wood aging. Vigorous yet balanced on the palate, with Barbera's signature lively acidity, well-integrated tannins and a long, pleasantly bitter finish.
Juicy, agile and immediately likable — this is Barbera doing what it does best: pure fruit and bright acidity without pretension.
New to wine?
A juicy, food-friendly Barbera that shows the grape's approachable side — great starting point for exploring Piedmont reds.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with roasted poultry, mushroom risotto, and semi-aged cheeses; the bright acidity also cuts through richer dishes.
When to drink it
Dinner with roasted meats or mushroom dishes, everyday food pairing
Terroir & Winemaking
Sourced from ~20-year-old Barbera vines across ~2.4 ha of plots near Montelupo Albese; aged approximately 15 months in large oak casks.
About the producer
Ca' ViolaA master of Dolcetto and a refined interpreter of Barolo terroir.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Brichet made from?
- 100% Barbera, from vines roughly 20 years old around Montelupo Albese.
- What does Brichet taste like?
- Ripe cherry and plum with sweet spice and floral notes, lively acidity, integrated tannins and a long, pleasantly bitter finish.
- How does Brichet differ from Bric du Luv?
- Brichet is the more approachable, everyday Barbera; Bric du Luv is Ca' Viola's more concentrated, single-vineyard flagship Barbera from older vines.
- What food pairs well with Brichet?
- Roasted poultry, mushroom-based dishes, and semi-aged cheeses; its acidity also works well with richer, umami-forward Japanese dishes.
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