In the glass
What it pairs with
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Agnolotti del plin
Barbera's acidity cuts the rich meat filling. -
Salumi platter
The wine's fruit and acidity refresh against cured meats. -
Vitello tonnato
Acidity lifts the cold veal and tuna.
How to serve Braida Ai Suma
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Agnolotti del plin, Salumi platter, Vitello tonnato. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Ai Suma, dialect for here it is, is Braida's late-picked, super-concentrated Barbera, made only in exceptional years.
- 1989 — Braida introduces the late-harvest Ai Suma
Facts
- Producer
- Braida
- Grapes
- Barbera (100%)
- Classification
- Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- ABV
- 15.5%
- Price
- EUR 50 to 90 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1989
Frequently asked about Braida Ai Suma
What does Braida Ai Suma taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A late-harvest, super-ripe Barbera made only in top vintages, Ai Suma is Braida's most powerful and concentrated expression of the grape.
When should I drink Braida Ai Suma?
Drink 6 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Braida Ai Suma?
Agnolotti del plin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Salumi platter and Vitello tonnato. Barbera's acidity cuts the rich meat filling.
What grapes are in Braida Ai Suma?
The blend is Barbera (100%). The wine is classified as Barbera d'Asti DOCG.