Braida di Bologna Giacomo

What Braida di Bologna Giacomo does

Braida di Bologna Giacomo is a family-owned Italian winery operating from Rocchetta Tanaro in the Piedmont region, specializing in Barbera d'Asti wines. The company was founded by Giacomo Bologna, and is currently led by second-generation family members Raffaella Bologna and Giuseppe Bologna. Its identity is anchored by Bricco dell'Uccellone, a single-vineyard Barbera d'Asti first produced in 1982 that helped reposition Barbera as a premium Italian varietal and remains the company's flagship product. The company is privately held as a società a responsabilità limitata (S.r.l.) with 11-50 employees.

The portfolio spans approximately 20 SKUs across red, white, aromatic, and spirit categories. The Barbera d'Asti red range includes La Monella, Curej, Montebruna, Bricco dell'Uccellone, Bricco della Bigotta, Ai Suma, Limonte, and Il Bacialé. Whites and aromatics are produced under the Serra dei Fiori sub-brand and include Timorasso, Asso di Fiori, Re di Fiori, La Regina, Il Fiore, Brachetto d'Acqui, and Vigna Senza Nome. The company also produces Grappa di Bricco dell'Uccellone and gift-format offerings. Production is anchored in single-vineyard Cru selection, low-yield vineyard management, and barrique aging protocols. The estate achieved SQNPI (Sistema di Qualità Nazionale di Produzione Integrata) sustainable viticulture certification in 2022.

Revenue is generated through four channels: direct-to-consumer sales via the on-site wine shop at Rocchetta Tanaro; domestic HoReCa distribution; international distribution partnerships including Dynasty Club (Hong Kong/China), SAQ (Quebec), and channels across the United States, Switzerland, Austria, and South Africa (Idiom Wines); and wine tourism through the Braida Wine Resort. The company pursues a premium positioning strategy validated by a sustained record of critic awards. As a privately held family business, the company does not disclose financial results, and growth has historically been driven by brand reputation, single-vineyard quality, and selective international distribution rather than volume-led scaling.

Name

Braida di Bologna Giacomo

Legal name

Braida di Bologna Giacomo S.r.l.

Website

https://braida.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Braida di Bologna Giacomo is a family-owned Piedmontese winery in Rocchetta Tanaro, Italy, specializing in premium Barbera d'Asti wines. It produces 20+ SKUs led by flagship Bricco dell'Uccellone, distributed via DTC, HoReCa, international partners, and the Braida Wine Resort.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Italian Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Craft & Specialty Beverage Wholesale (Local/Artisanal) (AFAIAGAH), Wine Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAB)

Keywords

• Barbera d'Asti wines
• Piedmont winery
• Italian red wine
• Wine tourism hospitality
• Grappa spirits

Headquarters

HQ city

Rocchetta

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Braida generates revenue primarily through the sale of still wines (red, white, and aromatic), grappa, and specialty formats including gift packs and large format bottles. The company sells directly through its wine shop and through distribution channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Braida di Bologna Giacomo is an Italian winery that produces and sells a portfolio of premium Piedmontese wines centered on Barbera d'Asti DOCG, supported by Grignolino, indigenous white wines, aromatic Moscato and Brachetto wines, grappa, and specialty formats such as gift packs and large bottles. The company distributes its wines through its own wine shop and tastings room, export partners, on-site wine tourism at Braida Wine Resort, and participation in international wine events.

Product overview

Braida di Bologna Giacomo is an Italian winery based in Rocchetta Tanaro, Piedmont, specializing in Barbera d'Asti wines. The product portfolio centers on red wines (Rossi) featuring the iconic Barbera grape, with flagship products including Bricco dell'Uccellone (the revolutionary Barbera that redefined the variety since 1982), Montebruna, Bricco della Bigotta, Ai Suma, La Monella, and Grignolino wines (Limonte). White wines include the Serra dei Fiori line (La Regina, Re di Fiori, Il Fiore, Asso di Fiori) and Timorasso. The aromatic wines feature Brachetto d'Acqui and Vigna Senza Nome Moscato d'Asti. Grappa di Bricco dell'Uccellone extends the product range into spirits. Special products include gift packs, large formats, and gift ideas. The company also operates Braida Wine Resort for tastings and hospitality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Serra dei Fiori: Sub-brand for white and aromatic wines including La Regina, Re di Fiori, Il Fiore, and Asso di Fiori.
• Braida Wine Resort

Products and services

• La Monella Barbera del Monferrato frizzante DOC with a vibrant, fruity character. A fresh, lively Barbera positioned for everyday enjoyment.
• Curej Barbera wine from the Curej vineyard, representing Braida's commitment to quality Barbera production from a specific Cru site.
• Montebruna Barbera d'Asti DOCG from the Montebruna vineyard. A landmark single-vineyard Barbera that helped redefine the variety's potential and has received repeated top Italian wine guide recognition.
• Bricco dell'Uccellone Iconic Barbera d'Asti DOCG and flagship wine of Braida, produced from a single Cru vineyard since 1982. Renowned for its elegance, depth, and aging potential, and recognized globally as a benchmark Barbera.
• Bricco della Bigotta Barbera d'Asti DOCG from the Bricco della Bigotta vineyard. A prestigious single-vineyard Barbera expressing the excellence of Braida's Cru winemaking approach.
• Ai Suma Barbera d'Asti DOCG from the Ai Suma vineyard. A top-tier, late-release Barbera representing the pinnacle of Braida's Piedmontese red winemaking, awarded Tre Stelle Oro by Veronelli 2026.
• Limonte Grignolino d'Asti DOC from the indigenous Piedmontese Grignolino grape. A lighter-bodied red wine with notable food-pairing versatility, recognized with the Gambero Rosso Berebene Oscar for quality/price ratio.
• Limonte GB Grignolino d'Asti variant under the GB label, showcasing Braida's expertise with indigenous Piedmontese grape varieties.
• Il Bacialé Blended red wine combining different grape varieties to create a harmonious Piedmontese red.
• Timorasso White wine made from the indigenous Piedmontese Timorasso grape, which Braida is helping to revive as part of its broader Piedmontese varietal program.
• Asso di Fiori White wine from the Serra dei Fiori line, expressing the freshness and elegance of the Langhe's high hills.
• Re di Fiori Premium white wine from the Serra dei Fiori line, showcasing the character of the Langhe terroir.
• La Regina Langhe Nascetta DOC from the Serra dei Fiori line, a refined white wine representing Braida's white winemaking excellence from the Nascetta grape.
• Il Fiore White wine from the Serra dei Fiori estate, capturing the essence of the Langhe's aromatic terroir.
• Brachetto d'Acqui Sparkling aromatic red wine from the Brachetto grape, celebrated for its sweetness and floral notes. Awarded Best Sweet Wine from Italy by The Wine Show.
• Vigna Senza Nome Moscato d'Asti DOCG from the Vigna Senza Nome vineyard in Mango. An aromatic, lightly sparkling sweet wine awarded Gold Medal (92 points) by Vinum in Top of Piemonte 2026.
• Grappa di Bricco dell'Uccellone Grappa produced from the pomace of Bricco dell'Uccellone grapes, including an aged version with rich, intense notes. Extends Braida's flagship Barbera into a distilled spirit.
• Confezioni (Gift Packs) Curated gift packs of Braida wines, designed for presents and special occasions.
• Grandi Formati (Large Formats) Large format bottles including magnums and jeroboams, intended for extended aging and special celebrations.
• Idee Regalo (Gift Ideas) Curated gift selections featuring Braida wines for various occasions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Montebruna Barbera d'Asti DOCG 2023 received the Corona award from Vinibuoni d'Italia 2027
• +5 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Idiom Wines (Cape Town)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 June 2026Braida participates in the 'Thirteen Italian Estates, Two Masters of Wine' masterclass event hosted by Idiom Wines in Cape Town, South Africa, showcasing Italian wine diversity alongside 12 other Italian wineries.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vietti: Historic Piedmont winery producing Barolo, Barbera d'Asti, and aromatic wines with cult-status single-vineyard bottlings. Comparable as a multi-generation family Piedmont producer focused on indigenous varieties with similar international award pedigree.
• La Spinetta: Family-owned Piedmont winery famous for Barbera d'Asti Bricco della Spindla and Barbaresco wines. Directly comparable as a Piedmontese Barbera specialist with strong international distribution and collector following.
• G.D. Vajra: Family-run Piedmont winery in Barolo producing both Nebbiolo and Barbera d'Alba wines with a similar direct-to-consumer tasting room model and award-winning portfolio. Directly comparable in scale (small family operation), premium positioning, and Piedmont terroir focus.
• Elio Altare: Family-run Piedmont producer of Barolo and Barbera from La Morra. Comparable as a small-scale, family-owned premium Piedmont winery with international reputation and direct-to-consumer wine tourism offering.
• Marchesi di Barolo: Historic Piedmont winery in Barolo producing a broad portfolio including Barbera d'Alba and Barolo, with wine tourism (cellar tours and restaurant) comparable to Braida Wine Resort. Similar family heritage and traditional Piedmont positioning.
• Giacomo Conterno: Iconic Piedmont winery in Monforte d'Alba producing Barolo and Barbera d'Alba from traditional vineyards. Directly comparable as a family-owned premium Piedmont producer with cult-status single-vineyard Barbera bottlings (e.g., Vigna Cerretta), overlapping in customer base of fine dining and collectors.
• Michele Chiarlo: Established Piedmont winery producing Barbera d'Asti, Barolo, and Moscato d'Asti with multiple estates across the region. Comparable as a family-owned Piedmont house with a comparable portfolio spanning Barbera and aromatic wines, and international distribution.
• Pio Cesare: Long-established family-owned Piedmont winery in Alba producing Barolo, Barbaresco, and Barbera d'Alba. Comparable as a multi-generation Piedmont producer with international export footprint and on-premise fine dining focus.
• Cantine Giacomo Borgogno: Historic Barolo winery producing traditional Nebbiolo and Barbera wines with cellar tours and a hospitality offering. Comparable as a traditional, family-rooted Piedmont producer with single-vineyard focus and international fine wine distribution.

Regional players

• Produttori del Barbaresco: Cooperative of Nebbiolo growers in Barbaresco producing benchmark Barbaresco single-vineyard wines. Comparable as a Piedmont premium wine producer with international fine wine recognition, though Barbaresco-focused rather than Barbera-dominant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/braidawines
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMqSGPVRe3zDb4pj5NiZZ0Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/braidawines
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/braida-di-bologna-giacomo-s.r.l.
• Instagraminstagram.com/braidawines

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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