Red grape

Barbera

Piedmont’s everyday red, known for bright acidity, deep color, and low tannins. More approachable than Nebbiolo and excellent with Italian cuisine.

Origin

Piedmont, Italy

Serving temperature

15-17°C

Aging potential

2-8 years

What Barbera tastes like

Sour cherry, blackberry, plum, baking spice, herbs.

Fun fact

Barbera is the third most planted red grape in Italy and was once considered too ordinary, but modern winemakers have elevated it dramatically.