Barbera | Grape variety
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Barbera | Grape variety
The Barbera grape variety is a northern Italian icon and is one of the flagships of Piedmont, where it shapes the wine world together with the Nebbiolo and Dolcetto varieties. Particularly known for the noble Barbera d'Alba and Barbera d'Asti appellations, Barbera is prized for its fresh, colorful red wines with fine acidity and a comparatively gentle tannin content. As a multi-faceted variety, it is native to several regions in Italy - from Emilia-Romagna to the southern growing regions of Apulia, Campania and even the islands of Sicily and Sardinia.
The Barbera nera grape delights winemakers and wine lovers with its ability to produce lively, fruity wines. Its soft, velvety tannin profile sets it apart from Nebbiolo, the often tannic star of Piedmont, and makes Barbera an excellent partner for both cuvées and single-varietal wines. Italy's growing focus on single-varietal labels is giving Barbera wines increasing international attention.
In its youth, Barbera is a lively cherry red with a fresh cherry aroma that stands out from the often more austere Nebbiolo with its roundness and silky tannins. Barrels lend the grape variety additional elegance: Barbera gains depth and complexity as it matures, with the tart cherry often developing into darker notes and subtle wood tannins harmoniously rounding off the balance. A fine plum note also often emerges - powerful and round, similar to the characteristics of a Merlot, but closer to Mourvèdre at its core. In warm climates, the challenge is to avoid over-ripening, as Barbera otherwise tends towards dull, prune-like aromas and loses its typical cherry freshness.
Barbera is therefore much more than just the “little brother” of Nebbiolo. As a grape variety that combines both elegance and expressiveness, it brings the terroir of Italy - particularly that of Piedmont - to the glass in a sensual, fruity way. - Gerardo [TS11/24]
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Mommiano · Barbera d'Alba DOC 2022Marco Porello, Piedmont
The Barbera Mommiano shimmers ruby red with a violet core and develops a characteristic bouquet of red fruits and a hint of acidity. Juicy and with lively acidity, this Barbera is harmonious on the palate and has a fine mineral structure. The clear, honest style of this wine embodies the traditional qualities of a Piedmontese classic, displaying a remarkable balance of fruit and freshness while offering excellent value for...
€ 9,95 13,27 €/L
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Mon Ross · Barbera d'Asti DOCG 2022Forteto della Luja, Piedmont
The Barbera d'Asti Mon Ross shimmers a bright cherry red with delicate garnet reflections. Fresh aromas of red fruits such as cherry and raspberry unfold on the nose, complemented by floral hints of violets. On the palate, the wine is youthful, lively and juicy, with a refreshing acidity that is typical of the Barbera grape. This 100% Barbera shows the authentic potential of the grape variety and is an excellent accompaniment to traditional Piedmontese dishes such as agnolotti or grilled...
€ 10,95 € 10,39 13,85 €/L
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La Villa · Barbera d'Asti DOCG 2023 (Bio)Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont
The classic from Olim Bauda is a drinkable Barbera with a bright ruby red color in the glass. The aroma is fine, vinous and intense, reminiscent of cherries and forest fruits. Full-bodied on the palate, with a good body and a pleasant, lingering...
€ 11,50 15,33 €/L
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Paolina · Barbera d'Alba DOC 2022Ca' del Baio, Piedmont
The Barbera d'Alba Paolina is an accessible and fresh red wine with a typical Piedmontese character. The nose reveals an elegant bouquet with hints of violets and a touch of coniferous wood. It is harmonious on the palate, with an invigorating, characteristic acidity that is balanced by a pleasant softness. The subtle bitterness on the finish gives this Barbera a fine, authentic note. An uncomplicated wine that is a pleasure to drink. - Gerardo [TS10/23]
€ 11,95 15,93 €/L
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Vigna Santella del Gröm · Curtefranca Rosso DOC 2016Ricci Curbastro, Lombardy
This special red wine is a deep ruby red with subtle light red inclusions in the glass. Its bouquet delights with an intense and harmonious aroma that combines ripe fruit with elegant notes of precious wood. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and fine, characterized by silky tannins and a lively, fresh acidity. This exclusive wine from the single vineyard Santella della Gröm combines elegance and expressiveness, making it an exquisite companion for sophisticated...
€ 14,95 19,93 €/L
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Le Rocchette · Barbera d'Asti Superiore Riserva DOCG 2020Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont
Purple-red color with violet reflections. Complex, fine, intense and pleasant aroma. Harmonious notes of ripe fruit, plums, cocoa and spices. Soft, graceful, well-structured on the palate, with a balanced alcohol content and fine, gentle tannins that give it a good fullness. The finish is long, pleasant and...
€ 15,95 21,27 €/L
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Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC 2020Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont
Pure Nebbiolo with an inviting ruby red color. The bouquet is complex and wide-ranging, reminiscent of rose petals, violets and wild berries. Soft on the palate, with finely drawn tannins and a pleasantly bitter...
€ 15,95 21,27 €/L
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Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC 2021 (Bio)Giacomo Brezza & Figli, Piedmont
This exceptional Barbera comes from the prestigious Cannubi Muscatel vineyard, whose vines date back to 1942 and produce grapes of outstanding quality. In the glass, it is a deep ruby red with a dark, almost impenetrable core. The nose is characterized by the typical Barbera aroma: lush berry fruits such as black cherry and blackberry are combined with fine meadow herbs and a subtle spiciness. On the palate, it is powerful yet supple, with ripe tannins, lively acidity and an impressive length supported by...
€ 19,95 26,60 €/L
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La Villa · Barbera d'Asti MAGNUM DOCG 2023 (1er Geschenkbox)Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont
The classic from Olim Bauda is a drinkable Barbera with a bright ruby red color in the glass. The aroma is fine, vinous and intense, reminiscent of cherries and forest fruits. Full-bodied on the palate, with a good body and a pleasant, lingering finish. - Gerardo [TS07/24]
€ 27,50 18,33 €/L
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Vigna Pozzo Barbera d'Alba DOC 2020Renato Corino, Piedmont
Fine Barbera from the famous single vineyard 'Vigna Pozzo': dark ruby red with violet inclusions in the glass. In the fragrance of ripe plums, chocolate and spicy herbs. On the palate, full of finesse, of particular density and fullness with grape variety-typical, memorable streak of acidity. - Gerardo [TS07/21]
€ 29,95 39,93 €/L
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Nizza · Barbera d'Asti Riserva DOC 2020Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont
Purple red color, intense and complex aroma of red fruits typical of Barbera. The palate is decisive, full and balanced. The finish is long and...
€ 29,95 39,93 €/L
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Bauda · Nizza Riserva DOCG 2019Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont
After being harvested by hand, the barbera grapes are pressed a few hours after the harvest and filled into temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. After alcoholic fermentation and maceration with the skins, the wine is racked several times and then aged for around 30 months in French oak barrels. Purple red color, intense and complex aroma of red fruits, typical of the barbera variety. The taste is decisive, full but balanced with a long and pleasant...
€ 44,95 59,93 €/L
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La Villa · Barbera d'Asti DOPPELMAGNUM DOCG 2022 (1er Holzkiste)Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont
A double magnum bottle of Barbera d'Asti La Villa in an original wooden box:
€ 55,00 18,33 €/L
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Bauda · Nizza Riserva MAGNUM DOCG 2018 (1er Holzkiste)Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont
A magnum bottle of Nizza Riserva Bauda in a high-quality original wooden box:
€ 95,00 63,33 €/L
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Bauda · Nizza Riserva DOCG 2019 (6er Holzkiste)Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont
Six bottles of Bauda Nizza Riserva in a high-quality original wooden box:
€ 280,00 62,22 €/L
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Barbera | Grape variety | Buy at Gerardo
Barbera, also called the 'people's grape of piedmont', is a red grape variety grown in Piedmont, which has been cultivated in Monferrato since the Middle Ages. Today Barbera is widespread throughout Italy (mainly Piedmont), adaptable and high-yielding. The wines made from it are powerful, with relatively low tannin and tight acidity. Not much remains of the former surpluses of the 1980s, and winemakers now take great care of their Barbera. Some also like to grow this grape variety in wooden barrels (e.g. in small barrique barrels).
Already cultivated in the 13th century in Monferrato, the high-quality Barbera grape is now widespread throughout Italy. The powerful wines made from this autochthonous red grape variety are appreciated for their distinct fruity aromas. The Barbera grape today ranks third among the top Italian red wine varieties: right after Sangiovese and Montepulciano.
Sometimes the Barbera grape is also called 'the people's grape of Piedmont' because of its versatility and high yield. Barbera is still the most widespread grape variety in Piedmont, dominating the provinces of Asti and Alessandria, but the grape variety is also strongly present in the areas of Cuneo and Turin. The medium-sized pyramid-shaped, winged grapes with heavily ripened, blue-black berries are endowed with considerable acidity levels and are used in numerous wines, most of which are prestigious and can be aged for a long time. - Gerardo