Bricco Battista Monferrato Accornero 2004
The 2004 Bricco Battista is an estate-bottled red wine produced by Accornero in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. Located in Vignale Monferrato, where the rolling hills stretch out east of Asti, the Accornero family has been cultivating vines since 1897. Founded by Bartolomeo Accornero, the estate is now run by the fifth generation of the family under the name Azienda Agricola Accornero & Figli, managing 25 hectares of land.
This wine originates from the Barbera del Monferrato Denominazione di Origine Controllata Superiore. Monferrato is a broad, UNESCO-recognized appellation covering the hills of the Asti and Alessandria provinces. While the Langhe area of Piedmont is heavily focused on Nebbiolo, Monferrato offers a different expression of the region's terroir. Piedmont itself, literally meaning "at the foot of the mountain," is surrounded by the Alps and is renowned for its dramatic, steep hills often enveloped in autumn morning fog, which protects the grapes during their maturation.
The Bricco Battista is crafted from Barbera, a classic Italian grape variety that is frequently grown in Piedmont as well as in regions like California. At the Accornero estate, Barbera takes center stage rather than acting as a supporting contributor, reflecting a deep commitment to traditional Piedmontese winemaking outside the major cru names. The grapes for this specific 2004 release are sourced from the Bricco Battista vineyard, resulting in a 14% ABV wine that highlights the strong regional identity of the Monferrato hills.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Piedmont
Piedmont (which literally means "at the foot of the mountain") is located in northwestern Italy, surrounded by the Alps. It is considered one of the world's absolute most prestigious wine regions. The area is known for small, passionate, family-run wineries and a huge focus on terroir (how the soil and microclimate affect the wine).
Classic characteristics of Piedmont:
The royal wines: This is where the world-famous, complex and expensive red wines Barolo and Barbaresco come from (both made from 100% Nebbiolo).
Everyday heroes: In addition to Nebbiolo, the region is famous for the grapes Barbera (juicy, acidic and incredibly popular) and Dolcetto (dark, soft and fruity).
The white and sweet: Piedmont also makes the crisp white wine Gavi and the famous, lightly sparkling dessert bubbles Moscato d'Asti.
The landscape: Dramatic, steep hills – especially in the Langhe sub-area. The hills are often shrouded in thick morning mist in autumn, which protects the grapes and allows for a long, perfect ripening.
Gastronomy: An absolute mecca for food lovers. The area is world famous for the exclusive white truffles from Alba, hazelnuts and rich, simmered dishes that scream with a glass of local red wine.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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