| Barbera | |
|---|---|
| Species: | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called: | (more) |
| Origin: | Monferrato, Italy |
| Notable regions: | Montferrat (Italy), California, Australia and Argentina |
| Notable wines: | Barbera d'Asti, Barbera del Monferrato, Barbera d'Alba |
Barbera is a red wine grape variety that is either the most- or second most-planted variety in Italy. Vitis vinifera ( Common Grape Vine) is a species of Vitis, native to the Mediterranean region, central Europe, and Montferrat (in Piemontèis, Monfrà; in Italian, Monferrato) is part of the region of Piedmont in Northern Italy. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest This list of wine-producing regions catalogues significant Growing regions where Vineyards are planted The Australian wine industry is the fourth-largest exporter in the world exporting over 400 million litres a year to a large international export market that includes "old world" Argentine wine, as with some aspects of Argentine cuisine, has its roots in Spain. Barbera d'Asti is an Italian red Wine made from the Barbera grape variety Wine is an Alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of Grape juice For the Tokyo University supercomputer see Gravity Pipe. GRAPE, or GRA phics P rogramming E nvironment is It gives good yields and can impart deep colour, low tannins and (unusually for a warm-climate red grape) high levels of acid. Tannins are Astringent, bitter plant Polyphenols that either bind and Precipitate or shrink Proteins The astringency from the tannins is what
Century-old vines still exist in many regional vineyards and allow production of long-aging, robust red wines with intense fruit and enhanced tannic content. A vine is any plant of Genus Vitis (the Grape plants or by extension any similar climbing or trailing plant A vineyard is a Plantation of Grape -bearing Vines grown mainly for Winemaking, but also Raisins Table grapes and non-alcoholic The best known appellation is Barbera d'Asti. Barbera d'Asti is an Italian red Wine made from the Barbera grape variety When young, the wines offer a very intense aroma of fresh red and black berries. In the lightest versions notes of cherries, raspberries and blueberries and with notes of blackberry, black cherries and fruit in brandy wines made of more ripe grapes. Many producers adds the flavor of toasted (searing the wood over open fire) oak barrels, obtaining very good results in terms of complexity and longevity when vanilla and ‘toast’ is added to the original fruit aroma. The lightest versions are not recommended for cellaring (fresh fruit replaced by bitterness and notes of dried fruits). Dried fruit is fruit that has been dried, either naturally or through use of a machine such as a Food dehydrator. Wines with better balance between acid and fruit, often with the addition of oak and high alcohol content - and reduced yields - are more capable of cellaring. [1]
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History
Barbera is believed to have originated in the hills of Monferrato in central Piemonte, Italy and is known from the thirteenth century. Piedmont ( Piemonte; Piedmontese and Occitan: Piemont; French: Piémont) is one of the 20 Regions of Italy. [2] A number of clones have evolved.
Distribution and Wines
Northwest Italy is much the most important region for Barbera, but Italian immigrants spread it through much of the New World, where its acidity is valued in blended wines for the 'freshness' it imparts. New World wines are those Wines produced outside the traditional wine-growing areas of Europe, in particular from Argentina, Australia, Canada
Argentina
Barbera went to Argentina with Italian immigrants. It is quite widely grown, but is used mostly for blending.
Australia
Barbera came to Australia via University of California, Davis in the 1960s. It has been grown for ~25 years in the Mudgee region of New South Wales, with later plantings in the King Valley and the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. Selected vine clones have been trialled with great success in McLaren Vale, which is regarded as Australia's premium red wine growing region. [2]
Brazil
As in Argentina, Barbera was brought by Italian immigrants to Brazil. For instance Casa Valduga make a rose from a Sangiovese/Barbera blend. [3]
Italy
- See also: it:Categoria:Vini DOC e DOCG prodotti con uva Barbera
Barbera is found in the north western part of Italy, particularly in Monferrato, and to a lesser extent further south. Montferrat (in Piemontèis, Monfrà; in Italian, Monferrato) is part of the region of Piedmont in Northern Italy. It likes the same conditions as Nebbiolo, but the latter is more profitable so is grown on the best sites. The Nebbiolo ( Italian) or Nebieul ( Piedmontese) is one of the most important wine Grape varieties of Italy 's Piedmont The earlier-ripening Barbera is grown on the cooler lower slopes below the Nebbiolo, and other secondary locations. This explains why relatively little Barbera is grown in the DOCG around Alba, where the wines are entitled to the appellation Barbera d'Alba. Alba is town of Piedmont, Italy, in the Province of Cuneo. It is considered the capital of the hilly area of Langhe, and is famous for the white Thus the best known Barbera is the DOC of Barbera d'Asti. Denominazione di origine controllata is an Italian quality assurance label for food products and especially wines (an Appellation) Barbera del Monferrato DOC - which tends to be somewhat sparkling (frizzante) - is seldom exported.
All three DOCs have 'Superiore' equivalents (eg Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOC), which typically require an extra 0. 5% alcohol and at least 6 months in barrel. Traditionally Barbera was aged in large botte of Slavonian oak for several years, but there has been a recent trend to mature at least part of the wine in (expensive) small barriques of French oak - with a corresponding effect on prices. The use of Oak in Wine plays a significant role in Winemaking and can have a profound effect on the resulting wine impacting the color flavor
The grape is permitted in many other Italian DOCs.
Uruguay
Again, it came with Italian immigrants to the South American country.
USA
Italian immigrants brought Barbera to the Napa Valley and Central Valley of California, where it is quite widely grown. Napa Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Napa County, California, USA. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. It provides "backbone" for so-called "jug wines" and is being explored as a varietal. Jug wine is a term in the United States for inexpensive table Wine (or "bulk wine" typically bottled in a glass jug Recently, it has begun to be used in a number of wines in the Monticello wine region in Virginia with some success. The Monticello AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in the central Piedmont region of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Commonwealth of Virginia ( is an American state
Vine and Viticulture
Barbera likes warm climates and can give high yields. The compact bunches of black grapes ripen quite late, although not as late as Nebbiolo. The Nebbiolo ( Italian) or Nebieul ( Piedmontese) is one of the most important wine Grape varieties of Italy 's Piedmont
Synonyms
Barber a Raspo Rosso, Barbera a Peduncolo Rosso, Barbera a Peduncolo Verde, Barbera a Raspo Verde, Barbera Amaro, Barbera Crna, Barbera D'Asti, Barbera Dolce, Barbera Fina, Barbera Forte, Barbera Grossa, Barbera Mercantile, Barbera Nera, Barbera Nostrana, Barbera Riccia, Barbera Rissa, Barbera Rosa, Barbera Vera, Barberone, Besgano, Cosses Barbusen, Gaietto, Lombardesca, Ughetta. [4]
References
- ^ Robinson, Jancis Vines, Grapes & Wines Mitchell Beazley 1986 ISBN 1857329996
- ^ a b Radden, Rosemary. Grapes and Wines of the World. The State Library of South Australia, GPO Box 419, Adelaide SA 5001. Retrieved on 2007-04-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland.
- ^ Duetto. Casa Valduga. Retrieved on 2007-04-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland.
- ^ Maul, E. ; Eibach, R. (1999-06-00). Vitis International Variety Catalogue. Information and Coordination Centre for Biological Diversity (IBV) of the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE), Deichmanns Aue 29, 53179 Bonn, Germany. Retrieved on 2007-04-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland.
See also
- Italian wine
- Nebbiolo
- Dolcetto
- it:Perricone
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