have you tried a Barbera wine? Barbera wine is made from the grape variety that bears the same name. This grape is grown mainly in Italy, where it produces very fresh wines full of fruit aromas such as cherry and blackberry that make them delicious.
Italy is considered an attractive wine-growing area thanks to its climate, land and culture, so in Piedmont the Barbera grape is grown, which gives rise to red wines full of flavor.
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what is Barbera wine?
It is a wine made from the Barbera grape from which it takes its name, full of fruity and floral aromas which, as it ages in barrels, achieves tannins typical of the wood that give it a lot of flavor and body.
Origin and History of Barbera Wine
Historically, everything seems to indicate that it was during the 13th century that it was known in the hills of Monferratto, in central Piedmont, and documents from the Cathedral of Casale Monferrato from 1246 and 1277 show details of the agreement of the lease of vineyards planted with de bonis vitibus barbexinis, also known as barbera.
Barbera originated in the Lombardy region, and during the 19th and 20th centuries it seems that waves of Italian immigrants brought this grape variety to America, settling in California and Argentina, among other countries.
Barberas have always been considered peasant wines; 20 years ago it was a grape variety used to produce ordinary wines and not for quality wines, especially sparkling and frizzante wines with a tremendous acidity.
Its yield was very high which highlighted its great acidity, so it was considered positive by some producers who thought it was ideal to harmonize with Piedmontese cuisine.
Characteristics of Barbera Wine
Barbera wine is a full-bodied red wine with fruity aromas that give the best of themselves creating a broth of great flavor.
- Made from Barbera grapes
- It has less tannins so it is a smoother wine
- They are structured and powerful
- They are elegant wines
- They are fresh
Color, taste and aroma of Barbera wine
Barbera wine is a red wine full of elegance, freshness and fruity and floral aromas that make it very pleasant.
- Appearance: Ruby red color with good intensity
- Nose: Mainly floral with aromas of rose petals, wild roses, violets, sage, fruit with notes of cherries, plums, currants, raspberries, spices such as pepper, cloves and cinnamon
- Palate: Good texture, balance, marked acidity but not annoying, medium body, pleasant, fleshy with fruit, ample and with good persistence
Alcohol content of Barbera wine
Barbera is a very fresh wine full of fruity aromas that make it very pleasant. Its alcohol content ranges between 13% and 15%.
Types of Barbera Wine
Barbera wine is characterized for being a red wine with high acidity, powerful and without many tannins, but with floral and fruity aromas that make it delicious.
Barberas are recognized as versatile wines and can be young with or without aging, there are also sparkling rosé and frizzante wines.
Barbera Wine Pairing
Barbera wine is versatile, thanks to its acidity and lack of tannins, it is a wine that can be combined with spicy foods as it generates the right balance on the palate. 
- Red Meat: It is ideal to accompany any dish made with meat in any presentation, from grilled, grilled or stews.
- Cheese: Especially with fresh cheeses and cured cheeses, its acidity integrates perfectly.
- Starters: A good choice to accompany a good starter
- Vegetables: Excellent with sautéed vegetables
- Poultry: A good accompaniment to any poultry dish
- Pasta: Especially with pasta accompanied by spicy sauces
- Rice: An ally of rice dishes in any presentation
- Spicy food: A combination that will give the perfect balance
how is Barbera wine made?
Barbera wine is made from the vine of the same name, its fermentation and maceration time is varied, ranging from a few days to three weeks, its temperature can range from 25° to reach even 30°.
Some producers use selected yeasts, which allows them to obtain softer wines with less acidity, since the amount of malic acid is lowered.
Aging generally varies between two months and two years. The barrels used for aging range from five hundred liter barrels to large barrels of different sizes, and French or Slovenian oak barrels are also used.
Characteristics of the Barbera Grape
Barbera is an Italian grape variety that produces good yields and is known for its deep color. 
- Racimo is medium sized, compact and very strong
- Very robust in body and is very aromatic
- Low tannic content
- Fungus resistant
- Produces good yields in different types of soils
- Very vigorous
- Has high acidity levels
- It is capable of producing high yields if not kept under control
Barbera Wine Temperature
This is a red wine that, given its characteristics, is recommended to be served at a temperature between 14°C and 16°C (57°F and 61°F). As for Barbera sparkling wines, it is recommended to be served at a temperature between 6°C and 8°C.
Prices and best brands of Barbera wine
The Barbera wine is characterized for being an economical wine in which the price-quality ratio contributes to its fame as it is an accessible wine, its price ranges from 8 euros to 60 euros.
Paolina Barbera D’Alba
It is a deep ruby red color with violet reflections, fruity with pleasant notes of redcurrant and raspberry, it is fresh and vibrant in the mouth with persistent flavor 9,70 €.
Bruno Rocca Barbera d’Asti 2016
It is an intense dark red wine with violet reflections, with hints of ripe fruit such as plum, blackberry, black cherry, blueberry and final notes of almond and hazelnut that on tasting is warm, harmonious and ample €17.40.
Ada Nada Barbera d’Alba Pierin 2016
It is a deep ruby red with violet reflections, with clear hints of flowers and ripe fruit, rich and juicy on the palate with a palate refreshed by a non-invasive acidity that make it perfect €13.85.
Accornero Barbera del Monferrato Giulin 2015
This deep ruby red, with cherry and raspberry notes and floral aromas, achieves a pleasant freshness with a lingering finish on red fruit notes on the palate €13.85.
Alessandro Motta Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2015
A deep purple colored wine, it holds intense aromas of red fruit, with balsamic undertones leaving a full-bodied and structured sensation with balanced acidity and elegant persistence €15.80.
Braida Barbera d’Asti Bricco dell’Uccellone 2016
This is a very intense ruby red wine with garnet reflections, complex aromas with considerable concentration and thickness, in which hints of red fruits and small fruits stand out, with a background of menthol, vanilla and licorice, which give it a generous taste, with a great body and a remarkable structure 51,50 €.
La Caudrina Barbera Frizzante La Guerriera 2017
is a frizzante made with Barbera very gradable thanks to its fine persistent bubbles full of floral and fruity flavor and aroma €8.65.
F. Principiano Barbera Rosé Extra Brut Belen 2016
A lively sparkling wine with persistent bubbles full of flavor and pleasant aromas that make it special €18.95.
