Barbera

Barbera

A red Italian wine grape variety that, as of 2000, was the third most-planted red grape variety in Italy. It produces good yields and is known for deep color, full body, low tannins and high levels of acidity.

Origin
Varietal/Blend
Barbera grapes from Lodi, California
Personality
Full tan­nins round out notice­able acid­i­ty and tart fresh berries on the per­sis­tent finish
Pairs with
Toma­to or toma­to sauce based dish­es, rotis­serie chick­en, pizza