Italian Wine Auction - Big Bottles - NO RESERVE PRICE Title 2007 Braidà Barbera d’Asti Magnum 1.5 L – Giacomo Bologna Estate – Piemonte DOC – Direct Provenance – OHMS Subtitle Iconic Barbera in Magnum format. Benchmark producer Braidà. Excellent vintage condition with strong collector and investor appeal. Description A highly attractive large format offering of 2007 Braidà Barbera d’Asti presented in Magnum 1.5 L. This wine comes from one of Piemonte’s most respected estates and represents a benchmark expression of modern Barbera with outstanding balance, depth and ageing potential. Braidà is widely credited with elevating Barbera to international recognition, transforming it into a structured and age-worthy wine category appreciated by collectors and connoisseurs. The Estate – Braidà Giacomo Bologna Founded by Giacomo Bologna, Braidà is one of the most important producers in Barbera history. Located in Rocchetta Tanaro, the estate focuses on low yields, precision viticulture and careful vinification to deliver wines with character and longevity. The estate is known for transforming Barbera into a premium category rich yet balanced structure consistent critical recognition strong international collector appeal Braidà remains one of the most respected names in Piemonte. The Vintage – 2007 The 2007 vintage in Piemonte is considered excellent, delivering wines with both depth and approachability. Key characteristics include excellent ripeness and fruit concentration round and accessible structure balanced acidity strong ageing potential The vintage combines generosity with structure, making it attractive for both drinking and collecting. Wine critics and recognition Braidà wines from strong vintages such as 2007 are consistently evaluated in the 90 to 94 point range by leading critics including Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator and Gambero Rosso. The estate’s top bottlings regularly achieve even higher scores, reinforcing its benchmark status for Barbera. The 2007 Piemonte vintage is widely regarded as high quality, offering both immediate appeal and aging potential, reinforcing its position in the collector market. Wine profile Deep ruby colour with slight garnet evolution Aromatic profile of cherry, plum and dark berries Notes of spice, cocoa and subtle oak influence On the palate rich, smooth and well structured Balanced acidity with rounded texture Long, elegant finish Magnum format advantage The 1.5 L Magnum format enhances wine development slower and more stable ageing better integration of structure and fruit greater complexity over time higher collector and presentation value Large format Barbera from top estates is significantly rarer on the market. Condition and presentation As clearly visible in the images High fill level for the vintage Labels clean and well preserved Capsule intact and in very good condition Overall condition is excellent and fully collector grade. Provenance and OHMS standard This bottle comes from sourcing aligned with OHMS Connoisseurs Choice philosophy. In OHMS terms, direct provenance means long term direct relationships with estates and producers purchasing directly from wineries without intermediaries no involvement of secondary market sourcing The wine has been stored continuously in professional wine cellar under controlled temperature and humidity conditions ensuring optimal preservation. Drinking window Now to 2032 and beyond The wine is currently in an excellent stage, offering maturity with remaining freshness and further development potential. Collector and investment appeal Benchmark Barbera producer Highly regarded 2007 vintage Magnum format rarity Strong estate reputation Direct provenance and professional storage Attractive for both collectors and high-end gastronomy OHMS reputation and Connoisseurs Choice philosophy OHMS Connoisseurs Choice is built on a long term philosophy established in 1998 focused on premium and luxury collecting. Originally covering high end segments including rare wines luxury watches and collector automobiles the concept has evolved into a specialized fine wine platform with strong focus on Mosel Riesling, Super Tuscans and vintage Champagne and large format bottles of exclusive brands. Plus exclusive high-end arabica geisha based coffee from highlands of Boquete, Alto Quiel, Panama. Today wine is the core expertise of OHMS with particular strength in direct sourcing of top Mosel estates including Schloss Lieser, Fritz Haag, Grans Fassian and Reinhold Haart as well as Rheingau icon Schloss Johannisberg. In Italy the focus includes collectible Super Tuscans and in Champagne rare formats sought after by collectors worldwide. This specialization has positioned OHMS as a trusted partner among VDP experts, sommeliers and international wine connoisseurs. The attached photo documentation confirms active participation at Prague Wine Trophy, one of the most respected international wine competitions in Central Europe. OHMS is part of the creation and development of this platform where wines compete in strict evaluation. The images show official awards including Best Winery distinctions for top German producers such as Fritz Haag, Schloss Lieser, Grans Fassian, Reinhold Haart and Schloss Johannisberg. Additional materials confirm strong integration within the professional wine community and reinforce provenance, credibility and access to top tier wines. OHMS also participates in exclusive international events such as winemakers dinners in the British Virgin Islands, connecting elite producers and collectors. On Catawiki OHMS holds top seller status with almost 2.000 objects sold, more than 530 reviews and approximately 99.1 percent positive feedback together with 100 percent valid tracking reliability and consistent on time dispatch, demonstrating exceptional trust and performance. Summary A rare opportunity to acquire a Magnum of 2007 Braidà Barbera d’Asti in excellent condition with direct provenance and professional OHMS storage. A classic Piemonte wine combining maturity, elegance and strong collector appeal.