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Barbera

It is one of the three strongest grape varieties in Italy and is in third place in Italy, just behind Sangiovese and Montepulciano, in terms of production volume. However, the popularity of Barbera has suffered greatly in recent years. The 1984 pancake scandal was certainly partly to blame for this, but its completely different styles have also confused consumers, from the rustic, palatable country wine to the elegant, complex wine, there are just about all variations. The adaptable and high-yielding Barbera grape originally comes from Piedmont, where it was already cultivated in the Monferrato area in the 13th century. The special characteristics of Piedmont, with the interplay of plenty of sunshine during the day and cool temperatures at night, maintain the acidity in the grapes and promote their fruitiness. The most important regions are still Alba and Asti. In the Alba region, Barbera is clearly overshadowed by the well-known and noble Barolo and Barbaresco, whose Nebbiolo grapes claim the best sites for themselves. In Asti, on the other hand, Barbera is allowed to grow in preferred locations and produces strong and powerful wines. A good Barbera is fruity, with direct cherry and berry aromas, subtle tannin and freshness. It is palatable and not ostentatious and does not make you tired after just one glass. The lighter, fruit-flavoured Barberas go perfectly with vegetable stews or pasta with a strong sauce. A Barbera with a wooden finish likes to be accompanied by a hearty and sumptuous dish, such as a game dish or braised meat. An absolutely fitting conclusion after a stimulating walk in white winter worlds.

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Barbera d'Alba DOC Massolino
Massolino 20.40 CHF Incl. tax... plus shipping
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Barbera d'Alba Gisep
Massolino 38.00 CHF Incl. tax... plus shipping
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Pörlapà Barbera d'Asti DOCG superiore Boeri
Boeri 26.80 CHF Incl. tax... plus shipping
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Martinette Barbera d'Asti DOCG Boeri
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Bionzo Barbera d'Asti DOCG superiore Boeri Limited Edition
Boeri 69.50 CHF Incl. tax... plus shipping
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Mommiano Barbera d'Alba DOC Marco Porello
Porello 14.40 CHF Incl. tax... plus shipping
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Berta Grappa Nice Barbera invecchiata
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Berta Grappa Oltre Il Vallo
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Berta Grappa Nibbio 20cl.
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Berta Grappa Nibbio
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Berta Grappa Roccanivo with HK
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Miolera Barbera d'Asti DOCG superiore Mura Mura
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Miolera Barbera d'Asti DOCG superiore Mura Mura HK 150cl.
Mura Mura 69.30 CHF Incl. tax... plus shipping
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Barbera

It is one of the three strongest grape varieties in Italy and ranks third, just behind Sangiovese and Montepulciano, in terms of production volume in Italy. The popularity of wine from Barbera and its appellations Barbera d'Alba DOC and Barbera d'Asti DOCG, however, had suffered considerably in the years before 2000.

    

One of the reasons for this was certainly the scandal surrounding the red wine in 1984, but consumers were also confused by the completely different styles in which this red wine can be produced. From the rustic, palatable red wine without a vintage or the slender wine Barbera d'Alba DOC to the elegant, complex wine with the appellation Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG or sounding names like Bricco dell'Uccellone by Braida, there are pretty much all varieties in Piedmont. The adaptable and high-yielding grape variety Barbera originates from Piedmont, where it was already cultivated in Monferrato in the 13th century. The particularities of Piedmont, with its interplay of plenty of sunshine during the day and cool temperatures at night, preserve the acidity in the grape berries and promote their fruitiness. The most important regions are still Alba and Asti. In the Alba region, Barbera is clearly overshadowed by the well-known and noble Barolo and Barbaresco, whose noble grape variety Nebbiolo claims the best sites for itself. The Barbera d'Alba DOC is then also leaner, more straightforward and with an appealing acidity. In Asti, on the other hand, Barbera is allowed to grow on preferred sites and produces powerful and massive wines. A good Barbera d'Asti DOCG or Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG is fruity, with direct cherry and berry aromas, discreet tannin and freshness. It is drinkable and not ostentatious and does not make you tired after just one glass. In addition, when aged in wood, it has beguiling toasty aromas. The lighter, fruit-driven Barbera is an excellent match for Italian cuisine. Vegetable stews or pasta with a strong sauce. A Barbera aged in wood likes to be accompanied by a hearty and opulent dish, such as game or braised meat, a classic dish in Piedmont.