Barbera wines are juicy vibrant and full of red fruit flavours with cherry plum spice and soft tannins. Grown mainly in Piedmont in northern Italy Barbera dAsti and Barbera dAlba are the most famous styles. Known for bright acidity smooth texture and food friendly character Barbera is one of Italy’s most versatile red wines.
This Barbera is pretty and lifted on the nose filled with notes of crushed red cherry fruit and gentle violet flora. The palate i silky with medium...
America
Paso Robles
2018
Medium Bodied Red
Regular price
£24.99
Barbera originates in Piedmont in northern Italy and is most widely grown in areas such as Asti Alba and Monferrato. It is one of the region’s most important red grapes and has been cultivated there for centuries.
Barbera typically shows red cherry plum blackberry spice and subtle earthy notes with naturally high acidity and low tannins. Barbera dAsti is often brighter and more aromatic while Barbera dAlba can be richer and fuller bodied.
Barbera pairs beautifully with Piedmont dishes such as pasta with tomato sauces risotto grilled meats and cured Italian salumi. Its acidity also complements pizza roasted vegetables and Mediterranean cuisine.
The top regions for Barbera are Barbera dAsti DOCG Barbera dAlba DOC and Barbera del Monferrato DOC in Piedmont. High quality examples also come from Lombardy Emilia Romagna and parts of California.
Barbera shares some freshness with Sangiovese but is softer and fruitier. Compared with Nebbiolo it is less tannic and more approachable young making it a popular everyday wine in Piedmont and beyond.
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