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Winery | Rocche Costamagna |
|---|---|
Grapes | Barbera |
Region | Barbera d'Alba |
Wine style | Italian Barbera |
Alcohol content | 13.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | The fruity scent blends with the spicy notes derived from aging in barrels of French oak for 12 months. Fresh and pleasant on the palate, it is an excellent table wine. |
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 ...
