red grape

Barbera

Warm, sunny Piedmont valleys; handles heat well.

Known as: Barbera d'Alba, Barbera d'Asti

Barbera is the everyday red of Piedmont and one of Italy's most beloved grapes. Its high acidity and low tannins make it supremely food-friendly, especially with tomato-based dishes.

Often overshadowed by its famous sibling Nebbiolo, Barbera produces juicy, satisfying wines at excellent value.

For the buyer, Barbera is the perfect 'go-to' red for pasta, pizza and relaxed dinners - bright, fresh, and always reliable.

Flavour & Aroma Profile

Aroma

cherryred fruitbaking spiceearth

Flavour

sour cherryraspberryhint of vanillared plum

Food Pairing

  • · pizza
  • · pasta with tomato sauce
  • · roast chicken
  • · risotto

Notable Barbera Wines

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Curated top picks first, then other wines made from Barbera.