Barbera

Common synonyms: Besgano, Barbera e Raspo, Lombardesca, Perricone, Gaietto, Ughetta, Pignatello, Barberone

Parentage of the grape: indigenous to Piedmont, Italy
 
History of the grape: Barbera is a native to the Piedmont, where it has been growing for centuries, and is now the fourth most planted grape in all of Italy. 7th century Lombard historian, Paul the Deacon, wrote that the Lombard troops defeated the Franks at the Battle of Refrancore after getting them schnoggered on the local wine, which was likely Barbera. The jugs had been scattered all over the field and the Franks willingly drank from them, and lost their coordination. 13th century documents from the Casale Monferrato have details of leasing agreements for vineyards planted with “de bons vitibus barbexinis,” which is Barbera. In 1798 Count Novolune, the deputy director of the agrarian society of Turin, named Barbera as one of the grapes in his list of “Vitis vinifera Montisferratensis,” the grapes surrounding Read more »

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  • Grasso, Azienda Agricola Elio

    Currently, the Elio Grasso estate has a productive vineyard holding of 14 hectares. The cellar us...

  • Hilberg-Pasquero

    The Casa Pasquero Farm was founded in the early 20th century on a hilltop in Bricco Gatti. Follow...

  • Cantina Monti

    Located at Monforte d'Alba, in the heart of the Langhe hills, the estate was founded in 1996, wh...

  • Braida di Bologna Giacomo

    Appellation: Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG Produced using grapes: 100% Brachetto Harvest: End of A...

  • Marchesi Alfieri

    The Marchesi Alfieri wine estate with its historic cellars is located amongst the heights in the ...

  • Alfiero Boffa

    Alfiero Boffa specialized in the production of Barbera d'Asti superiore when, in 1984, he set out...

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Barbera on Snooth

  • Pico Maccario Barbera d'Asti Lavignone 2011

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    Wine review by AlexWhite


  • Recently I was pleasantly surprised by a visit to Lodi, California. Long the ... produced with Sangiovese, Barbera, Tempranillo, Grenache, Touriga Nacional, Tanat, Albarino, Torrontes, Muscat, and the aforementioned Vermentino, not to mention ancient vine Cinsault. That’s a lot of fun right here! The History Driving around Lodi you can’t help ... Read More

    From the article A Visit To Lodi


  • Sorelle Barbera Belleza Fra 2010

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    High toned on the nose with assertive aromas of black fruit, black plum framed with a little peppery spice and a touch of vanilla. Opening with a nice initial acid edge, this shows very soft tannins supporting gentle black cherry that has a nice clear feel on the palate. Theres a nice persistence to the fruit there, and this feels nicely fresh... Read More

    Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz


  • Macchia Dangerous Port Amador County Linsteadt Vineyard 2009

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    Zinfandel and BarberaReticent and soft on the nose with a little marshmallow and subtle vanilla, licorice, fudge and candied fruit notes. This is smooth and polished in the mouth with a rich lightly sweet red fruited midpalate that turns plummy on the back end and onto the long finish. This is lovely and nuanced if a bit small in the mouth, ver... Read More

    Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz


  • Macchia Infamous Barbera Amador County Cooper Ranch 2011

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    Plums, spice, earth, and black berry fruits all come together on the complex if earthy nose. Rich on entry with early soft tannins and juicy acids supporting the core of nice meaty plum and spicy red berry fruit on the palate. This is a bit short on the finish but the light texture makes this fun to drink. 87pts Read More

    Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz


  • Vietti 'Tre Vigne' Barbera d'Asti 2010

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    Wine review by Mumaw


  • I've hoisted Barbera every day for a week, might be time for a change! Read More

    Forum post in the topic Live from Piedmont


  • Yeah, OT has a bike race pass his neighborhood every year. We are having ... N. Italy.  We hoisted Barbera on Friday in honor of the Gir Read More

    Forum post in the topic Live from Piedmont


  • Well, dinner was a huge success. We started with a yummy romesco and crostini ... served with Michele Chiarlo Barbera D'Asti Superiore Le Creme 2010 and that too was yummy together. We finished with a lemon rosemary olive oil cake...outstanding. Thanks for all your help, you all gave me great ideas that guided me in my final choice Read More

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  • Cantina di Casteggio Barbera Oltrepò Pavese 2011

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    seems to be young - you may see little tiny sparks coming out to the surface first seconds after pouring.In spite of this, wine is very nice, smooth and juicy. Tight taste and aroma. Ripe red apple at the beginning and blackberry at the end with hints of something like black pepper or may be tobacco. Read More

    Wine review by ApelsecS


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  • strange vine i've tasted tenutta careta , it needs at least one day after the opening to taste all flavors it can give.

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  • oh sorry i forgot to mention the fantastic barbera`s from my friend gianni abrigo from treiso loreto and mervisano

    Comment by 681250artichoke 681250 artichoke


  • barbera what a memories as a little boy growing up in piedmont,remember my granpa drinking barbera and playing boccie,that were the seventies many thing are changed in better barbara long time ago was a very cheap and modest wine then all sudden the mitical giacomo bologna ACTUALLY HE STARTED bottling barbera in 1961 when everybody sold barbera ...

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  • exelant barbera ansisia 2003

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  • Styxdvr: Try Boeger Barbera from the Sierra Foothills, a much underated AVA. The area has many microclimate that are excellent for growing many varietals.

    Comment by 163357thewineattic 163357 thewineattic


  • In reply to thewineattic on California barberas, the only domestic barbera I've found that I like is from Sunset Cellars: http://www.sunsetcellars.com/Barbera.html My favorite barberas are from Bruno Giacosa and the Andrea Oberto Barbera d'Alba Giada. The 2005 Giada is amazing, although it needs a good hour to breathe. I have not tried ...

    Comment by 419134Styxdvr 419134 Styxdvr


  • What is your favorite California Winery making Barbera?

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