{"id":10200,"date":"2019-12-10T19:32:38","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T00:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?post_type=grape&#038;p=10200"},"modified":"2024-05-20T10:34:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T14:34:09","slug":"barbera","status":"publish","type":"grape","link":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/barbera\/","title":{"rendered":"Barbera"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"hasHiddenText\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Editor&#8217;s Note: Winetraveler is a reader-supported publication and this article may contain affiliate links. We review and recommend all products independently. When you buy wine through our site, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the third most-planted red grape in Italy, <strong>Barbera<\/strong> is known for its deep color, full body and low tannin. It is traditionally grown in Northern Italy, along the low slopes and valleys of the region. If not regularly pruned, the vines can produce high amounts of grapes, making it a more affordable wine to both grow and drink. If you\u2019re a fan of <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a style=\"color: #800000;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/nebbiolo-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Nebbiolo<\/strong><\/a><\/span> or <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a style=\"color: #800000;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/italy\/chianti-classico-wine\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Chianti<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, Barbera is a classic Italian alternative to sample.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IN THIS GUIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#taste\">Taste<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#terroir\">Terroir<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#recommendations\">Wines to Try<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8230;and more<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"taste\"><\/a>Barbera Tasting Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The centuries-old vines that have grown in Northern Italy since the 1200s produce intense wines with notes of black cherry, plum, blackberry, violet, dried leaves, vanilla and baking spices. They are often light and fruit-forward, meant for immediate consumption rather than aging. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the New World, Barbera is often juicier and fruitier, with notes of cherry, raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry, with just hints of the baking spice. Barbera is high acid and low tannin, making it an approachable red wine that goes well with food.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><a name=\"terroir\"><\/a>Wine Growing Regions for Barbera<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best known region for Barbera is the Denominzione di Origine e Garantita (DOCG) <strong>Barbera d\u2019Asti<\/strong> in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. Barbera originated in this region in the 13th century and continues to flourish there. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Piedmont region is often lauded as being one of the best wine regions in the world&#8211;the cold winds from the Alps and warming breezes of the Mediterranean keep it at the right temperatures and vines planted high on the hills get the added benefit of high levels of sunshine. Sadly, those higher hills are often reserved for Nebbiolo, and Barbera gets the lower ones. Despite this, Barbera does well in this area and produces intensely fruity and acidic wines that are more affordable than Nebbiolo.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Barbera is famous in Italy, as larger groups of Italians began immigrating to the New World in the 19th and 20th century, they took the grape with them and began planting it in Argentina and California. It\u2019s often used in blends, providing intense color and high acid to the cuvee. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amador County in California in particular is becoming known for their Barbera, and they now celebrate the grape at an <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/barberafestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">annual festival<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can find large plantings in the California\u2019s Central Valley and Santa Barbara, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills, Australia, and Argentina\u2019s San Juan and Mendoza regions. These New World Barbera&#8217;s are fruitier and more full-bodied than their Old World counterparts, benefiting from the intense heat, particularly in Argentina. You can also find Barbera in other regions, though they are often limited in production. These regions include Washington State, Oregon, Arizona, and the Finger Lakes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b><a name=\"recommendations\"><\/a>Barbera Wines to Try<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/azhy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Giacomo Bologna&#8217;s Bricco dell&#8217;Uccellone Barbera d\u2019Asti<\/a>:<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking for a nuanced, high end Northern Italian version, this is it. This winemaker is not treating Barbera like a lesser grape than Nebbiolo, but rather is making it the star. If you want to see the true potential of this grape, check out this wine.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/br4x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Michele Chiarlo Cipressi<\/strong><\/a> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/i2ax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Oddero Barbera d\u2019Alba<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0provide a more affordable Piedmont Barbera that will give you the same nuance at a lower price.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/california\/terra-d-oro-winemaker-emily-haines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Terra d\u2019Oro<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great winery to sample classic California Barbera. Their vintages vary from fruit forward and smooth to earthy and acidic.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Clovely Estate<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was the first Australian winery to use Barbera and their old vines are producing complex and fruity versions of this varietal.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Truro Vineyards<\/strong> is a total twist and surprise for this list. This Cape Cod winery (yes, Cape Cod), is producing a floral and spicy Barbera made using grapes from the Sierra Foothills but done to emphasize cooler climate notes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Learn About These Other Grape Varieties<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/blaufrankisch\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Blaufrankisch<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/chardonnay-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Chardonnay<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/chenin-blanc\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Chenin Blanc<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/cabernet-sauvignon-taste-profile-food-pairing\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/grenache-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Grenache<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/malbec-wine-grape-characteristics-taste-pairing\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Malbec<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/petit-verdot\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Petit Verdot<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/nebbiolo-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Nebbiolo<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/pinot-grigio-wine-grape-characteristics-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Pinot Grigio<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/pinot-meunier\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pinot Meunier<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/primitivo\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Primitivo<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/riesling\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Riesling<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/tannat\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tannat<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><hr \/>\n<p><strong>Written By Kate Meyers Emery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Kate Meyers Emery is a Finger Lakes wine evangelist, sharing the love and knowledge of her region through the classes she teaches and in her writing. 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