Barbera

Barbera is popular with winemakers: robust against spring frost and summer heat, this uncomplicated grape variety doesn’t ask for much to thrive. This grape is mainly grown on a large scale in Piedmont, where it is vinified into smooth, balanced wines. The variety is low in tannins but offers a refreshing acidity and a powerful body of usually around 14% volume.

• mainly in Piedmont, but also in Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna
• in Greece
• in California
• in Argentina
• in Australia
• in South Africa

• depending on the origin, fruity wines with high acidity and notes of plums, blackberries and cherries

• truffle dishes
• venison fillet and wild boar
• summer barbecues
• pizza and pasta
• almost anything in everyday cooking