Barbera grape variety

Barbera is the most widely cultivated red grape variety in the northern Italian region of Piedmont - but is also widespread in Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. It produces fruity, accessible red wines with an intense ruby red colour and aromas of red fruits, cherries, plums and spices. They are medium-bodied on the palate, with moderate tannins and lively acidity even when fully ripe. The Barbera wines are generally pleasantly fresh and go well with Italian classics such as pasta, veal or risotto. The grape thrives particularly well on calcareous soils and is valued for its high productivity and adaptability to different terroirs.