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Barbaresco is one of the noble wines of Piedmont, in northwest Italy. It has a history dating back centuries, though it has drastically changed in style. Through the Middle Ages and Renaissance, it was fashionable for wines to have a touch of frothy sweetness. Although Nebbiolo has always been the base for Barbaresco, grapes such as Moscatello and Passeretto were blended in for this effect. 
 
Enter Domizio Cavazza, the proclaimed “Father of Barbaresco,” who became the first director of the Enological School of Alba (Italy’s oldest) in 1888. In 1894 he founded the first official Barbaresco cooperative with local landowners, and began producing the wine in the single varietal, dry style that we know and love. 
 
In 1933, the Barbaresco zone was officially delineated, and it became DOC in 1966, achieving DOCG, the superior status, in 1980. The four villages of Barbaresco are located in the Langhe along the Tanaro river and consist of Barbaresco, Nieve Read more »

Diamond in the Rough in Piemonte

Visiting Piemonte last week provided a valuable lesson in understanding the styles and quality levels of Barolo and Barbaresco, the supreme expressions of the late ripening, often finicky Nebbiolo grape. As you enter the gilded village of Barbaresco, s...

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Arneis: The Summer White In Piemonte

We all know that Piemonte is known for its red wines, but who can drink those on these blistering hot days? I sure can't! I have been pretty obsessed lately with trying to explore Piemonte's comeback kid and native varietal Roero Arneis. It is a delic...

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Never Drink Italian Wine Without Food

As usual in May I traveled to Alba, an old favorite town, for Vinum2012 to see my friends the producers, to eat the best food ever, and to taste and enjoy the spectacle of 60 different Barolo and the same number of Barbera, Nebbiolo 100 percent, Dolcet...

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What's Coming Up

We had a fabulous inaugural People’s Voice Wine Awards in 2012 and are back for our second round! In case you missed it last year, this is the chance for your favorite wines to be nominated and included in this year's voting. With almost 100,000 votes ...

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Cappellano Dinner

There is not much new information one can write about Theobaldo Cappellano, a sometimes divisive winemaker with whom I was once fortunate to spend the better part of the afternoon discussing winemaking, viticulture, land use, morality and invention. To...

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G.D. Vajra Barbera d'Alba Superior (2009)

Winery: G.D. Vajra
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Barbera d'Alba
Varietal: Barbera
Type: Table Wines
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alanb1108

The nose was intense and sexy with black cherry, woodland notes, dark chocolate, floral tones and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it was rich yet perfectly juicy, showing notes of blackberry jam, sweet spices, tart cherry juice and cola with hint of ...

Guidobono Barbera d'Alba (2010)

Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba
Varietal: Barbera
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

The nose showed a mix of ripe crushed berries with cinnamon and spice, floral notes and hints of herbs. On the palate, it had a medium body and filled the senses with silky black and red fruits yet remained juicy and focused throughout. The finish show...

Burlotto G.B. Dolcetto d'Alba (2009)

Winery: G.B. Burlotto
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Dolcetto d'Alba
Varietal: Dolcetto
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

As I sat and sniffed around the edges of this glass, it reminded me of everything I love about Italian wine. The first impression was of blackberry jam and brioche, but with time in the glass, the slightest hint of barnyard and earth added dimensions t...

Elio Grasso Dolcetto Dolcetto d'Alba Dei Grassi (2009)

Winery: Elio Grasso
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Dolcetto d'Alba
Varietal: Dolcetto
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

The nose showed ripe blackberries, with floral undergrowth and a hint of bouillon. On the palate, it was soft and enveloping in a mid-weight style with blackberries, a hint of sweet spice and a touch rustic with juicy acidity. The finish was pleasant a...

Burlotto G.B. Barbera d'Alba (2010)

Winery: G.B. Burlotto
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba
Varietal: Barbera
Type: Table Wines
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Anna Savino

lovely violet color with an initial nose of cherries. Quite vinous at the beginning but opened up with secondary savory aromas of onions, herbs and dusty earth. Full and fresh in the mouth... a very interesting Barbera!

Vietti Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne (2009)

Winery: Vietti
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Barbera d'Alba
Varietal: Barbera
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

The nose showed ripe red berries and slight confectionary notes with spice and sawdust. On the palate, it was dark and spicy with a dollop of fresh acidity and soft textures yielding red and black fruits. The finish was dry, showing medicinal cherry ...

Marcarini Dolcetto d'Alba Boschi di Berri (2010)

Winery: Marcarini
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Dolcetto d'Alba
Varietal: Dolcetto
Type: Table Wines
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Anna Savino

When I first tried this vintage when if first came out it seemed too tart and young but with patience, in 2013 it has turned into a significant example of Dolcetto. Unique, elegant and structured, this dolcetto blew my mind! Coming from pre-phylloxera ...

Bruno Giacosa Barbera d'Alba (2010)

Winery: Bruno Giacosa
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Barbera d'Alba
Varietal: Barbera
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

The nose showed pretty red berries, hints of herbs and grasses yet somehow subdued. On the palate, it was soft and balanced with great textures, red berries and menthol, as the fruit turned tart. The finish showed fresh cherry. This was an elegant a...

G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba (2011)

Winery: G.D. Vajra
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Dolcetto d'Alba
Varietal: Dolcetto
Type: Table Wines
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Anna Savino

So silky smooth and full for a dolcetto! Incredible. Deep dark ruby red. Not a very fruity intense nose but get earthy dusty and slightly floral notes. medium-full bodied on the palate. Incredibly balanced, velvety with black berries and a long lasting...

G.D. Vajra Barbera d'Alba Superior (2009)

Winery: G.D. Vajra
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Barbera d'Alba
Varietal: Barbera
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

The nose was intense and sexy with black cherry, woodland notes, dark chocolate, floral tones and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it was rich yet perfectly juicy, showing notes of blackberry jam, sweet spices, tart cherry juice and cola with hint of ...

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Vietti Dolcetto Dolcetto d'Alba Tre Vigne
Winery: Vietti
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Dolcetto d'Alba
Type: Table Wines

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Tomato Chutney

Keep this sweet and savory condiment on hand to use in the recipes on the next two pages or as an alternative to salsa or ketchup on sandwiches, vegetables, and appetizers. This recipe goes with Bl... Read more »

Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Dolcetto d'Alba
Winery: Giacomo Borgogno & Figli
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Dolcetto d'Alba
Type: Table Wines

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Chicken and Chorizo Stew

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Cavallotto Dolcetto Dolcetto d'Alba Vigna Scot
Winery: Cavallotto
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Dolcetto d'Alba
Type: Table Wines

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Chicken and Dumplings

Mildly flavored dumplings complement the rich savory taste of the chicken stew in this satisfying old-fashioned favorite. Read more »

Vietti Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne
Winery: Vietti
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Barbera d'Alba
Type: Table Wines

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Sweet and Sour Chicken II

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Pio Cesare Barbera Barbera d'Alba
Winery: Pio Cesare
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Barbera d'Alba
Type: Table Wines

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Heirloom Tomato–Basil Pasta with Olives and Feta

This dish epitomizes the laziness of summer: It’s as simple as folding a handful of fresh ingredients into cooked pasta. Use the ripest tomatoes you can find and you’ll be rewarded with a flavorful... Read more »

Oddero Barbera di Alba
Winery: Oddero
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Barbera d'Alba
Type: Table Wines

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Tandoori Chicken

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Burlotto G.B. Barbera d'Alba
Winery: G.B. Burlotto
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba
Type: Table Wines

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Sablefish with Sun-dried Tomato Tapenade

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Quattro Mani Barbera Piemonte DOC
Winery: Quattro Mani
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Barbera d'Alba
Type: Table Wines

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Eggplant and Tomato Bake

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Boroli Barbera d'Alba
Winery: Boroli
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba
Type: Table Wines

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Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad

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Elio Altare Barbera Barbera d'Alba
Winery: Elio Altare
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Barbera d'Alba
Type: Table Wines

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Cherry Tomato Tart with Basil

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Varietals Produced in Barbaresco View all

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

  • Dolcetto

    History of the grape: The name means “little sweet one” in Italian. Dolcetto, along with Barbera and Nebbiolo is one ...

  • Vermentino

    History of the grape: Little concrete history is known about Vermentino except that it has recently been identified a...

  • Cortese

    Cortese is a minor grape grown in the Piedmont region of Italy, used to make that region’s dry white wine known as ‘G...

  • Nebbiolo

    History of the grape: Two schools of thought exist as to the origins of Nebbiolo (which means “little fog” either for...

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  • Castello di Neive

    Castello di Neive comprises a 150 acres (60 hectares) estate, all in the Neive town council, in t...

  • Bruno Giacosa

    The story starts in a simple way, with the native varietals of the Langa and Roero regions and...

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    The Sottimano winery was founded in 1974 by Maggiore Sottimano; the first step was purchasing the...

  • Azienda Agricola San Cristoforo di Angelo Sassi

    Azienda Agricola San Cristoforo is fortunate to be situated in one of the best locations in the r...

  • Cà Nova

    The Cà Nova Estate winery was born in 1996.. About ten hectars of vineyards, a modern cellar and ...

  • Giuseppe Cortese

    Cortese's family produces and vinifies with passion.Since 3 generations, using its own grapes fro...

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