Barbera
Barbera is a grape variety widespread above all in Northern Italy. The areas of choice for the Barbera grape are Piedmont and Lombardy: in Piedmont it is above all the areas of Asti, Alba and Monferrato that contribute to the success of Barbera, which is also connoted for women, such as Barbera. Barbera grapes are in fact at the center of two important appellations such as that relating to Barbera d'Asti DOCG with at least 90%, Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG with at least 85% of Barbera, Barbera d'Alba DOC with at least 85% of Barbera. From the lands of lower Piedmont, Barbera then spread to the area of the Tortona hills, Oltrepò Pavese, up to the Piacentino valleys. Due to its generous and vigorous nature, Barbera was then planted in other areas of the peninsula and still today we find it present in Umbria, Marche, Abruzzo, Campania, Apulia, Basilicata and Calabria. Like many European varieties, Barbera has followed the migratory flows that have brought it to some countries of the new world such as Australia, Argentina and to the United States in particular to California. Wine once considered to belong by right to the peasant culture and very edgy by virtue of high levels of acidity, today Barbera is vinified with avant-garde techniques that reduce its disruptive character to create wines for immediate consumption or with greater freshness as more cutlery and complex variants. With historical evidence that accredits the presence of the vine since the eighteenth century and with the enormous diffusion it has enjoyed in recent times, Barbera is no longer in the shadow of Nebbiolo e Grignolino as it can boast its own market, defined above all by the interest of the public who seems to have discovered and exploited its potential. This is also due to the fact that the Barbera grape has good vigor and is very productive: Above all this second characteristic is the basis of its success and its diffusion, so much so that together with Sangiovese, it remains today the most cultivated red grape variety in Italy. The grape produces quite large and heavy clusters, with dark blackish blueberries covered with abundant bloom. Barbera wine has very particular and recognizable characteristics: the color is ruby red with violet reflections. The nose expresses intense aromas with vinous notes, fresh aromas of ripe red fruit, violets and spices. The sip is dominated by an acidity that refreshes the palate in such an overwhelming way as to become the real distinctive feature of the wine. Among the most successful combinations we find the dishes of Piedmontese cuisine such as mixed boiled meats, cooked meats, agnolotti with meat sauce, cotechini, polenta and sausages, all foods that benefit from the acid freshness of Barbera to balance a certain fatness.
Barbera d'Asti and Barbera d'Alba
Barbera d'Asti DOCG and Barbera d'Alba DOC wines are produced in different municipalities and correspond to two different appellations. Despite being a few tens of kilometers away, the cities of Asti and Alba present two wines made from Barbera grapes with slightly different characteristics. Barbera d'Alba DOC, also present in the Superiore version, is usually vinified in purity even if it is not unusual to add a small percentage of Nebbiolo (maximum 15%). For Barbera d'Asti DOCG the percentage of Barbera grapes must be 90% while the grapes must come from land located between the provinces of Asti and Alessandria. For the mention 'Superiore' the Barbera d'Asti DOCG includes the mention of the name of the vineyard and respects a minimum aging of 14 months, of which at least 6 in wooden barrels.
What are the characteristics of Barbera wine?
Barbera wine has a medium or high intensity ruby red color. Floral and ripe fruit aromas emerge on the nose, while on the palate they are finished with a pleasant spiciness that suggests a medium or full body, good structure and distinct tannins. The finish can be medium or long.
What are the characteristics of the Barbera grape?
The Barbera grape has a medium, pentagonal, five-lobed leaf and has a compact pyramidal cluster with medium-sized berries, a medium-thick and bluish skin.
How many alcoholic degrees does Barbera wine reach?
Barbera d'Asti DOCG must have a minimum alcohol content of 12%. Barbera d'Alba DOC can have a minimum alcohol content of 11%.
Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG La Luna e i Falò 2022 Vite Colte
The Barbera d'Asti Superiore La Luna e il Falò by Vite Colte is born in the renowned company vineyards located in Asti, Piedmont.
It is produced entirely from Barbera grapes, selected and harvested entirely by hand. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 28-30 °C for about 15 days, followed quickly by the start of malolactic fermentation. Ageing takes place in barriques for about 12 months, during which this Barbera with its robust structure further enriches.
It is chara...
View product pageBarbera d'Asti DOCG I Bricchi 2022 Scarpa
Barbera I Bricchi is a red wine from the Scarpa winery, located on the hills of Nizza Monferrato (AT). This wine is born on the vineyards located at Tenute Bricchi, one of the 3 company estates, located between Castel Rocchero and Acqui Terme.
After the traditional vinification, the Barbera matures for 2 years in large French oak vats, and then remains in the bottle for a year before being put on the market.
In the glass the wine appears ruby red in color with purple hues. The nose is enveloped by...
View product pageBarbera d'Alba DOC Peiragal 2022 Marchesi di Barolo
Barbera d'Alba Peiragal by Marchesi di Barolo takes its name from an ancient dialect term that identifies hills with a good slope made up of very compact limestone clayey soil formations, with large stones.
The de-stemmed grapes are vinified at a controlled temperature in steel vats, with a maceration on the skins for about 8 days at 28 ° C. The malolactic fermentation takes place instead in vitrified concrete vats. The aging takes place partly in French oak barriques, partly in oak barrels.
Ruby ...
View product pageNizza DOCG La mia Nuda 2022 Montalbera
Nizza La mia Nuda di Montalbera was born in Castagnole Monferrato, in the province of Asti.
Once in the cellar, the Barbera grapes are vinified in red. Followed by aging in French oak barriques for 10-15 months.
Ruby red in color with garnet shades, it reveals aromas of dried plums, cassis, tobacco and leather to the nose. The sip is fresh, alcoholic and intense.
Excellent in combination with red meats and stewed game.
View product pageBarbera d'Asti DOCG Le Orme 2022 Michele Chiarlo
Michele Chiarlo's Barbera d'Asti Le Orme originates from a selection of the Montemareto, Montaldo Scarampi and Costa vineyards. located in the southern area of Asti.
It is the result of only Barbera grapes, harvested only by hand. The must ferments in steel tanks, with maceration on its skins for 10 days. Once the malolactic fermentation is over, the wine ages in steel and wood for at least 16 months.
The color is ruby red with violet reflections. The nose brings elegant and intense fruity notes, ...
View product pageBarbera d'Asti DOCG Ca' di Pian 2022 La Spinetta
Barbera d'Asti Ca di Pian is a red with an indigenous imprint, originating in the province of Asti between the municipality of Castagnole Lanze and Costigliole d'Asti.
The grapes, Barbera in purity, come from vineyards of 29-34 years, spread over a mainly calcareous soil for a total area of 23 hectares, at 300 meters above sea level. The harvest takes place between September and October, strictly by hand. The alcoholic fermentation of the must in steel tanks precedes the malolactic fermentation i...
View product pageBarbera d'Alba Superiore DOC 2022 Casa E. di Mirafiore
Barbera d'Alba Superiore from Casa E. di Mirafiore comes from vineyards located in the municipality of Serralunga d'Alba, in the province of Cuneo.
It is produced with 100% Barbera grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for 12-15 days. Subsequently the wine ages for 12 months in oak barrels and for a further 6 months in bottle, before being marketed.
Barbera d'Alba Superiore from Casa E. di Mirafiore has a garnet...
View product pageNizza DOCG Riserva Costamiòle 2022 Prunotto
Nizza Riserva Costamiòle was born in the homonymous vineyard, located in the Prunotto estate of the Marchesi Antinori, in the Asti area of Agliano Terme, in Piedmont.
It is produced with 100% Barbera grapes, carefully picked and selected by hand. Fermentation takes place, with maceration, at a controlled temperature of 30 ° C for 15 days. After the malolactic fermentation, carried out in new French Alllier oak barriques, the wine ages for 12 months in the same containers and for another 12 months...
View product pageBarbera d'Alba Superiore DOC 2022 Oddero Poderi e Cantine
This Barbera d'Alba Superiore is produced by Poderi Oddero, a winery with a long family tradition, which has been producing wines in the Langa for decades.
The pure Barbera grapes are carefully selected by hand before proceeding to fermentation at a controlled temperature, with maceration for about 15 days in steel tanks. The wine then ages in 50-60 hl oak barrels for 16 months.
Intense ruby color with violet reflections, the nose reveals aromas of ripe red fruit. The sip has a good body, firm tan...
View product pageNizza DOCG 2022 Oddero Poderi e Cantine
Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza comes from the historic vineyards of the Oddero company, located in the municipality of Vinchio d'Asti, in Piedmont.
It is produced exclusively with Barbera grapes, harvested only by hand during the third decade of September. Fermentation takes place for about 15 days in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Subsequently the wine ages in barrique for 18 months before being bottled.
It has a ruby red color with garnet reflections. The nose opens with hints ...
View product pageBarbera d'Alba DOC Il Cerreto 2022 Roberto Voerzio
The Barbera d'Alba Il Cerreto by Roberto Voerzio takes its name from the vineyards from which it originates, located in the surroundings of the municipality of La Morra.
The grapes, harvested manually between the middle and the end of September, are fermented in steel. The wine ages in tonneaux and cask for 12 months, followed by a further 8 months of aging in steel.
It shows itself in the glass with a ruby red dress of great concentration. The nose shows a clear fruity imprint in which the notes ...
View product pageBarbera d'Alba DOC Piana 2022 Ceretto
Barbera d'Alba Piana is entirely vinified in the municipality of Alba, within the valley of the same name.
It is 100% Barbera grown organically. In order not to alter the varietal characteristics of the grapes, the must is fermented in stainless steel vats. Subsequently, maceration allows the extraction of color and tannins from the grapes.
It has an intense ruby red with violet hues. On the nose the vinous notes stand out, and then leave room for hints of blackberry and licorice. On the palate it...
View product pageBarbera d’Alba DOC Sori' del Drago 2022 Brovia
The Barbera d'Alba Sori' del Drago is born from vineyards located at an altitude between 220 and 350 meters, carefully cultivated by one of the most prestigious wineries in the Cru of Barolo, Brovia. The grapes, hand-selected, best express the identity of the territory and the wine-growing tradition of Piedmont, resulting in a wine of great freshness and intensity.
Vinification occurs with controlled temperature fermentation, followed by aging in steel for a period of 15-18 months. This process p...
View product pageBarbera d'Asti DOC Bricco 2022 Paolo Conterno
The Barbera d'Asti Bricco by Paolo Conterno is made exclusively from Barbera grapes grown in the vineyards of Penango and Cioccaro, in the province of Asti. The vines, which grow on clay-limestone soils with a carbonatic nature, benefit from a sunny exposure and an altitude ranging between 250 and 270 meters above sea level. The grape harvest takes place manually between late September and early October, ensuring a careful selection of the bunches at the time of harvest.
After the crushing and de...
View product pageBarbera d'Alba Superiore DOC 2022 Josetta Saffirio
Josetta Saffirio's Barbera d'Alba Superiore was born in the sub-area of Castelletto, in the municipality of Monforte d'Alba, from a soil made up of silt, clay and sand in balanced proportions and rich in mineral salts.
Following the manual harvest of the grapes, the must is obtained with a soft pressing of the berries. Fermentation follows at a controlled temperature of 30-32 ° C and maceration on the skins for 8-10 days. The wine ages in wooden barrels for about 12 months.
Purple red with garnet ...
View product pageBarbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore 2022 Cascina Valle Asinari
Cascina Valle Asinari's Barbera d'Asti Superiore is a full-bodied red wine, produced with 100% Barbera grapes from the upper part of the vineyard in San Marzano Oliveto, Piedmont. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 300 meters with southern exposure, on sandy and loamy soils.
The vinification takes place through spontaneous fermentation in concrete tanks for about 12 days, using only indigenous yeasts. After fermentation, the wine is drawn off and pressed, then returns to the concrete tan...
View product pageBarbera d'Alba DOC Gallina 2022 La Spinetta
Barbera d'Alba Gallina is produced by La Spinetta, one of the most interesting wineries on the Piedmontese wine scene. The grapes come from Gallina a Neive, in the province of Cuneo.
The Barbera grapes are vinified in thermo-controlled steel tanks, with maceration on the skins for 14-15 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barrels, followed by 12-month aging in the same containers.
Ruby red in color with violet reflections, it has aromas of ripe cherry, green pepper and cinnamon...
View product pageBarbera d'Alba Superiore DOC Marun 2022 Matteo Correggia
The Barbera d'Alba Superiore Marun di Correggia comes from the homonymous vineyard located within the spectacular landscape of the Roero, in the municipality of Canale d'Alba, in the province of Cuneo.
It is made exclusively from Barbera grapes, manually harvested in late September. Vinification takes place entirely in steel, with maceration in contact with the skins for 8-10 days. The wine ages for at least 15 months in large and small barrels, followed by a further 12 months of aging in bottle ...
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