Barbera, the Rodney Dangerfield of Italian Wine
Respect is rarely automatic, not always deserved, and not taken lightly.
Barbera is believed to have originated in the hills of Monferrato in central Piemonte, Italy where it has been known from the thirteenth century.
Barbera vines are popular with growers, vigorous and reliably productive in a wide variety of soils and also highly resistant to fungal diseases. The fruit is naturally high in acid, which it retains very well, even in hot climates.
Barbera
From EncycloWine
Barbera is a wine grape variety from Monferrato in Piedmont, Italy.
Castelvero 2001 Piemonte Barbera ($9.99)
This Northwestern Italian red shows dark ruby in the glass, with reddish-orange glints.
Barbera, Northern Italian red grape which is the second most planted red grape in Italy (after Sangiovese). Although low in tannin Barbera tends to be appreciated in warm climates for still retaining some important acidity when ripe.
BARBERA [Bar-BEAR-ah]
Semi-classic grape commonly grown in the Piedmont region and most of northern Italy. Was probably imported into the U.S.A. late in the 19th century.
Barbera: Barbera is a low-tannin grape known for its tarry flavor. It is very widely planted - in California it's about equal with Merlot grape vines, while in its home in Italy it has more acerage than Sangiovese and Nebbiolo.
BARBERA
Semi-classic red-wine grape widely grown in northern Italy, especially the Piedmont region, and also California. Possibily a clone of the Perricone, or Pignatello, grape of Sardinia.
Barbera (bar-bear-ah)
red wine grape from Piedmont region of Italy
Bardolino (bar-doe-lee no)
village along Italy's Lake Garda which produces light red wines ...
Barbera :
Red wine from Piémont, in Italy, and which comes from the grape variety of the same name.
Bardolino : ...
Barbera: Deep purple grape that often has high acidity. Especially good when young or when blended.
Barbera
Barbera is both the name of a grape and the red wine it produces. Its ancestral home is in Italy's Piedmont region from the vineyards around the towns of Asti, Alexandria and Casale Monferrato. It is Italy's most common red grape.
Barbera (Bar-bear-uh)
Barbera is often used as a blending grape. As a varietal it can exhibit aromas of berries, plums, or cherries with hints of vanilla, toasty, or smoky flavors.
Barbera wines are generally inexpensive accompaniments to a simple pasta dish; they can be quite good as long as you don't expect too much from them in the $7-$15 range.
Barbera (red)
As widely planted in Italy as Sangiovese, but at its best in the hills around Alba and Asti in Italy's north-west, barbera is a variety whose style varies considerably according to yield.
Barbera
Very widely planted in Italy; more than Sangiovese and Nebbiolo, Barbera is a grape known for its tarry character and low-tannins.
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Barbera: A wine grape best known for producing red wines in the Piedmont district of Italy. It is also grown in other countries and is used as one of the best red varieties in California's central valley.
Barbera - (Bar-BARE-ah)
Grape used to make hearty red wines in the Piemonte of Northwestern Italy, also California.
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Barbera is to be found mostly in Italy especially in the region of Piedmont though it is also to be found in Central and Southern Italy.
Barbera, Barberesco, Barolo, Chianti, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese
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Aglianico, Amarone, Barbera, Bardolino, Barolo, Brunello, Campania, Cava, Champagne, Chianti, Classico, Frascati, Grappa, Lambrusco, Malbec, Marsala, Merlot, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Morellino, Moscato, Nebbiolo, Nero D'Avola, Piedmont, Pinot Grigio, ...
Barbera d'Alba produced in the province of Cuneo
Barbera d'Asti produced in the province of Asti
Barbera del Monferrato produced in the provinces of Alessandria and Asti
Boca produced in the province of Novara ...
Dolcetto and Barbera certainly represent two grapes of primary importance in this area.
It's made by a winery called Villa Giada, which is located in the middle of Piedmont, somewhere between Alba and Asti (technically, this wine is a Barbera d'Asti).
After Nebbiolo, Piedmont's second grape is Barbera (used in the blends mentioned above). Great value wines can also be sourced from the a number of top producers who bottle under the Barbera d'Alba and Barbera d'Asti DOCs.
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Barbera can make wines so inky-purple they could refill fountain pens. The hues of the black grapes are consistent but they become nearly transparent when made into rosé or blush-style wines.
These wines must be produced in specific regions and must adhere to standards similar to the French AOC. Labels may indicate the grape variety--as in Barbera d'Alba, ...
They are the Northern California wines that fall under the category of the "Big Reds:" Syrah, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Francs are often joined by Barbera, Sangiovese and Tempranillo.
This region is also responsible for tasty and more affordable reds from the Barbera and Dolcetto grapes.
Example: Roast duck in a plum sauce is well-served by red wines, like barbera or syrah, with pronounced black plum flavors while grilled steak in a pepper sauce will go beautifully with a peppery zinfandel.
Piedmont: An area in northwest Italy known for Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto and Moscato.
Pigeage: Punching down the grape skins to drown aerobic bacteria and encourage cuvaison. (see also Cuvaison) ...
Select a red wine for beef and lamb dishes. These wines would include Barbera, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel.
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You probably will see a delightful, well-priced Barbera. Greek restaurant? At least you can remember that Assyrtiko is the famous white wine from Santorini. If this simply isn't possible, here are some tips: ...
It's used as a safety net for producers of Nebbiolo and Barbera wines, which take much longer to age. There are seven DOCs: Acqui, Alba, Asti , Dinao d'Alba, Dogliani, Langhe Monregalesi and Ovada.
Conca de Barbera and parts of D.O. Penedes) and Barcelona (D.O. Penedes und D.O. Alella). Of course Penedes is something of cava homeland. More than 95 % of all Cavas come from the undisputed cava capital San Sadurni.
 See also: Wine, Grape, Red, Region, Vineyard
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