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Winery | Bruno Giacosa |
|---|---|
Grapes | 100% Barbera |
Region | Piemonte |
Wine style | Italian Barbera |
Alcohol content | 13% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Bottle closure | cork |
Wine description | Intense ruby red colour with violet reflections. Intense winey bouquet recalling sour cherry and spices. Lively, generous, and full flavour. |
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
Barbera is the hardy staple grape of the famous Piedmont region in Northern Italy. The grape accounts for around 55% of the wine produced in that region.
A tough, non-fussy grape, Barbera has been known to be flexible in its acclimation to different regions. It's typically a deep ruby color with low tannin and bracing, high acidity.
Barbera is the wine of the working people in the region that ...
