Red grape 🇮🇹 Piedmont, Italy

Barbera

/ bar-BEH-ra /

Juicy cherries, soft tannins and mouth-watering acidity — Piedmont's everyday red.

While Nebbiolo waits years in the cellar, Barbera is what the Piedmontese drink at the table. It combines deep colour and vibrant acidity with naturally low tannins, making it juicy and extremely food-friendly. Oak-aged versions from Asti and Alba add richness and spice.

Serve at

15–17°C

Glass

Red wine glass

Decanting

Not needed

Climate

Moderate

Structure

How Barbera typically feels in the mouth.

BodyMedium
AcidityHigh
TanninLow
AlcoholMedium+

Aromas & flavours

What to look for in the glass.

Fruit

Sour cherryRed plumBlackberry

Herbal & spice

LiquoriceDried herbsBlack pepper

Oak

VanillaToast

Where it grows

The regions to know on a wine list.

  • Barbera d'Asti · Italy

    Piedmont — the grape's heartland

  • Barbera d'Alba · Italy

    Piedmont — often richer

  • Monferrato · Italy

    Piedmont — fresh, everyday styles

  • Oltrepò Pavese · Italy

    Lombardy

Food pairing

Classic matches that work every time.

  • Pizza
  • Salumi
  • Pasta with tomato sauce
  • Meatballs
  • Mushroom risotto

Say it at the table

“The everyday Piedmontese red — juicy cherry, low tannin and vibrant acidity. Brilliant with pizza and pasta.”

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