Barbera

Grape: Barbera DOC/G(s): Piemonte: Barbera d'Alba DOC, Barbera d'Asti DOCG, Nizza DOCG; Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG, Barbera del Monferrato DOC, Colli Tortonesi DOC (Monleale subzone); Emilia-Romagna: Gutturnio DOC Characteristics: Flavor profile varies according to winemaking techniques, but all Barbera share a deep ruby-purple color, intense aromas of sour red-berry fruit, high acidity and low-to-moderate tannins. The best demonstrate ripe fruit and are spicy, rich, full bodied, structured and complex.