Barbera

Barbera is an important black grape from Piedmont in northeastern Italy. While it might be considered second in status to the noble Nebbiolo there, it far exceeds that grape in terms of acres planted. In fact, Barbera is the thirdmost planted red wine grape in Italy after Sangiovese and Montepulciano. It has also found some success in neighbouring provinces like Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna as well in the New World, popping up occasionally in vineyards in both North and South America, and even a little bit in South Australia.

Barbera has high levels of natural acidity even when fully ripened which has helped its popularity in some warmer climates. It ripens fairly late, about two weeks after the Dolcetto grape but before Nebbiolo. Thought of for centuries as a cheap and everyday local quaff, it has been treated with much more respect since the 1980s and there are some examples of Barbera made from old vines that are extraordinary.

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  • Fenocchio-Barbera-dAlba

    Fenocchio Barbera d’Alba 2022

    A deep ruby red colour with intense youthful aromas of plum, black licorice and a hint of cedar. The palate is dry with fairly high acidity that is well-balanced by intense fruity flavours. The finish is medium in length with an evident earthiness.

    $31.95

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