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Century-old Barbera vines still exist in many regional
vineyards and allow production of long-aging, robust red Barbera wines with
intense fruit and enhanced tannic content. In Italy the best known
varietals made from it is Barbera d'Asti, made in Asti, and Barbera
d'Alba, made in Alba, which can produce a high quality Barbera wines with some
ageing potential.
Probably one of the most underrated grapes in the world, Barbera wine can
be used to make an incredible range of styles, ranging from young and
spritzy to powerful and intense wines that need extended cellaring. It
is a deep ruby color, full bodied, with low levels of tannins balanced
by higher levels of acidity. Barbera wines offer a wide range of tastes.\
Barbera Wine Tip:
Barbera wine, the ultimate Italian summer red is also known as the perfect pizza
wine for many. Barbera's tooth jarring acidity, high alcohol, low tannin
and lush fruit, make Barbera an ideal food wine that will stand up
against anything you throw on the barbeque. No other wine has the
versatility that can cut through tomato sauce or compliment a steak as
nicely as Barbera wines. |
