Italian Barbera

Grape Description

• Purple-blue skinned.
• Large yields and rich color with vigorous growth
• Great acid that is balanced by smooth fruitier notes
• Usually a warmer climate red, some of the oldest vines in Italy are Barbera

Juice Description

• Known for its cherries, raspberries and blueberries.
• Strong acid with surprisingly lower tannins
• Higher in sugar when harvested in the ‘October’ range

Wine Description

• Great alcoholic structure provides longer cellaring capabilities
• Wine benefits greatly from good barrel ageing to round the flavors
• Blackberry and black cherries are found to be pronounced in younger versions but mellow with age