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    Barbera! The Best Barbera Wines

    Beautiful Barbera! If pizza is your thing (and really isn't it everybody's thing?) then Barbera is one of the very best pairings out there.

    The examples from Piedmont (Barbera d'Alba and d'Asti) in Italy are probably the most well-known, but parts of California like Amador County are doing amazing things with this variety as well.

    The Best Barbera

    Distinctive cherry notes, soft tannins and high acidity are the calling cards of this ancient Italian variety. All of those things help to make it a great pairing not only with pizza but just about anything else covered in tomato sauce.

    And while Piedmont usually means big price tags, this grape doesn't have the same recognition as Nebbiolo, which makes it much easier to find great examples under $20.

    Read on for our list of The Best Barbera!

    INSIDER DEAL! Morse Wines Mixed Reds - The Good Stuff

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 5, 2023 Last Updated: April 7, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Morse Wines Mixed Reds - The Good Stuff

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. The best of Italian and Rhone varietals from the Sierra Foothills in Amador County! Today's deal includes the Morse Syrah "Grace" and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Syrah

    INSIDER DEAL! Andis Amador Classico Barbera Zinfandel Blend

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 25, 2023 Last Updated: January 27, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Andis Amador Classico Barbera Zinfandel Blend

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Two of our favorite things in one wine! Don't miss our 43% savings on the Perfect 10, 94+ Point Andis Wines Amador Classico Barbera … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, California, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Red Blends, Zinfandel

    Maraia Barbera del Monferrato - Easy Elegance

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 19, 2023 Last Updated: January 20, 2023

    Maraia Barbera del Monferrato - Easy Elegance

    Have a juicy, fruity good time with this beauty of a Barbera from Marchesi di Barolo, the Maraia Barbera del Monferrato. Available at Costco. 100% Barbera from Maranzana, Piedmont, Italy. The wine is aged for one year in Slavonian oak barrels and has 2.1 g/L of residual … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Costco, Highly Recommended, Italy, Pizza Wine

    INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Barbera and Zin - Autobuy!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 2, 2023 Last Updated: January 4, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Barbera and Zin - Autobuy!

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Save 45% on a pair of Bulk Buy, Perfect 10 Taste Ratings! We're bringing back another of our most popular deals last year that … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Andis Wines Barbera d'Amador - Deliciously Delicous

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 29, 2022 Last Updated: January 2, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Andis Wines Barbera d'Amador - Deliciously Delicous

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. With a perfect 10 Taste Rating (94+ Points), a pedigree of high scores and a spot on our list of the Top 10 Red Wines of 2021 (not to … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, California, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine

    Insider Deal "Perfect 10" Pack!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 9, 2022 Last Updated: April 14, 2023

    Insider Deal Perfect 10 Pack!

    After several months of sales, our inventory has now been depleted! But don't worry you can check out our NEW All-Stars White and Rosé Wine Intro Pack and All-Stars Red Wine Intro Pack and/or take advantage of our 3 times/week Insider Deals! What if there was a way to try four … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Bulk Buy, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Deals, Featured, Insider Deals, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Winery Tollini Vineyard Reds - Honestly Delicious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 13, 2022 Last Updated: October 3, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Winery Tollini Vineyard Reds - Honestly Delicious

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. These two single vineyard, Bulk Buy rated, dry-farmed, naturally made beauties are 40% off (and less than $13 a bottle)! Peterson … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Bulk Buy, California, Carignan, Deals, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Thanksgiving, Vegan

    Tenuta Montemagno Mysterium Barbera d'Asti Superiore - Beautiful

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 12, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Tenuta Montemagno Mysterium Barbera d'Asti Superiore - Beautiful

    Splurging on old vine Barbera, we review the Tenuta Montemagno Mysterium Barbera d'Asti Superiore. 100% Barbera from estate vines averaging 80 years of age in Piedmont, Italy. The wine is aged in a combination of barrels, barriques and tonneaux for 18 months and has just 1 … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Italy, Pizza Wine, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Barbera - AUTOBUY!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 1, 2022 Last Updated: August 15, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Barbera - AUTOBUY!

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. The Scott Harvey Barbera is back! Don't miss the 45% savings on this Bulk Buy rated beauty of a Barbera with a perfect 10 Taste … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine

    Vite Colte La Luna e i Falo Barbera d’Asti Superiore - Excellent

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 6, 2021 Last Updated: February 3, 2023

    Vite Colte La Luna e i Falo Barbera d’Asti Superiore - Excellent

    Bulk Buy Barbera! The Vite Colte La Luna e i Falo Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG. Barbera from Piedmont, Italy. The wine is aged for 12 months in small oak barrels, 1/3 of which were new. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Bulk Buy, Italy, Pizza Wine, Thanksgiving

    INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Barbera – That's Amore!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 27, 2020 Last Updated: August 15, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Barbera – Amore!

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. It's back! A limited time chance to save 40% on the #2 wine on our 2020 Top 10 Reds list, the Scott Harvey Amador County Mountain … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine

    Brothers Miller French Camp Vineyard Old World Blend - Unusually Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 5, 2019 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    Brothers Miller French Camp Vineyard Old World Blend - Unusually Good

    An unusual blend from a big name vineyard produces classic Italian flavors in Paso Robles, the Naked Wines Brothers Miller French Camp Vineyard Old World Blend. Well, this is certainly not your typical California red blend! Primarily Barbera along with a little Lagrein and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, California, Naked Wines

    Pertinace Barbera d'Alba - Impressive

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 13, 2018 Last Updated: August 15, 2022

    Pertinace Barbera d'Alba - Impressive

    A perfect match with spicy sausage pizza at a great price, the Pertinace Barbera d'Alba. 100% Barbera from Piedmont, Italy. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and then aged for six months in large Slavonian oak casks. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Costco, Highly Recommended, Italy, Pizza Wine

    Ricossa Antica Casa Piemonte Barbera Appassimento - One-of-a-Kind!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 28, 2017 Last Updated: August 15, 2022

    Ricossa Antica Casa Piemonte Barbera Appassimento - One-of-a-Kind!

    Barbera like you've never had it before, the Ricossa Antica Casa Piemonte Barbera Appassimento. 100% Barbera from Piedmont Italy. This is the first official Piemonte DOC Barbera appassimento wine. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Italy, Pizza Wine

    Rosa dell'Olmo Barbera d'Asti - A Darn Good Wine For The Price

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 24, 2016 Last Updated: May 27, 2021

    Rosa dell'Olmo Barbera d'Asti - A Darn Good Wine For The Price

    The Rosa dell'Olmo Barbera d'Asti, our next Trader Joe's Top Pick and a fabulous pizza wine. Barbera from Barbera d'Asti, Asti, Piedmont, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: $8 Italian Reds, Barbera, Highly Recommended, Italy, Trader Joe's

    The Best Box Wines - Vinchio-Vaglio Serra Piemonte Barbera

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 15, 2014 Last Updated: February 26, 2021

    2012-Vinchio-Vaglio-Serra-Piemonte-Barbera

      The first selection in our series on boxed wine! 100% Barbera from Piedmont, Italy. Available for as low as $16 for a 3L box. Purchased at Total Wine. From the importer: "This wine is an entry level Barbera from Vinchio Vaglio Serra, a winery known for their … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: $8 Italian Reds, Barbera, Box Wine, Bulk Buy, Italy

    Renato Ratti Barbera d'Alba and d'Asti - Your Marching Orders? Drink These Wines!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 2, 2014 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    Renato-Ratti-Barbera

    Today we have a pair of Barbera, both from Piedmont. The first comes from the Barbera d'Alba DOC which encompasses the town of Alba and the surrounding area and overlaps with the Barolo and Barbaresco designations. (In fact, today's wine comes from a vineyard in La Morra which … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Highly Recommended, Italy

    Luca Bosio Barbera d'Asti - Bring On The Pizza!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 1, 2014 Last Updated: December 10, 2016

    2011-Luca-Bosio-Barbera-d-Asti

    100% Barbera from Barbera d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy. SRP of $20 and purchased for $10. Imported by Quintessential Wines. From the bottle: "Selected Barbera grapes were chosen to create this superior and elegant wine. Ageing for six months in steel tanks adds class and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Highly Recommended, Italy

    Mazzoni Piemonte Barbera - Pizza Perfetto!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 8, 2014 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2010-Mazzoni-Piemonte-Barbera

    100% Barbera from Piedmont, Italy. SRP of $19 and available for as low as $12. Imported by Terlato Wines International. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Two distinguished winemaking families -- Francheschi from Italy and Terlato from the United States -- have … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Highly Recommended, Italy

    Stefano Farina Le Brume Langhe Rosso - An Intriguing Blend That Hits All The Right Notes

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 4, 2013 Last Updated: December 10, 2016

    2009-Stefano-Farina-Le-Brume-Langhe-Rosso-Wide

    40% Barbera, 40% Nebbiolo and 20% Merlot from Langhe, Piedmont, Italy. SRP of $16 and available for $11.99 at Costco. Imported by Heritage Wine Cellars. From the winery: "This is a rather sophisticated wine, obtained through a wine making process of well matured grapes. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Bulk Buy, Costco, Italy, Nebbiolo

    Beni di Batasiolo Sovrana Barbera d'Alba - A Beauty of a Barbera

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 27, 2013 Last Updated: December 10, 2016

    2010-Beni-di-Batasiolo-Sovrana-Barbera-dAlba

    100% Barbera from Langhe Albesi, in the zone of Barolo and La Morra, Piedmont, Italy. SRP of $22 and available for as low as $14. Sample submitted for review. Imported by Boisset Family Estates. From the bottle: "Single vineyard. Aged 12-15 months in oak. Harmonious … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Italy

    Sorelle Winery Bellezza Fra Barbera - A Beauty Of A Barbera

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 20, 2013 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2011-Sorelle-Winery-Bellezza-Fra-Barbera

    100% Barbera from Lodi, California. SRP of $25 and available for as low as $23. Sample submitted for review. From the winery: "Bellezza Fra (Beauty Within). Full bodied with forward fruit flavors, ripe cherry and blackberry. Bright acidity balances the elegant tannins. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, California, California - Lodi, Saturday Splurge

    Sorelle Winery Bella e Rosa - More Than Your Typical Rose

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 19, 2013 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2012-Sorelle-Winery-Bella-e-Rosa

    50% Sangiovese and 50% Barbera from Lodi, California. SRP of $16 and available at that price. 200 cases produced. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Located in the Central Valley of California, "The Dodge House" property began as fishing grounds for the Miwok … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, California, California - Lodi, Highly Recommended, Rosé, Sangiovese

    McManis Family Vineyards Barbera - A Little Bit of Italy Right Here in America

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 28, 2012 Last Updated: December 11, 2016

    2011-McManis-Family-Vineyards-Barbera

    Barbera from California. SRP of $11 and available for as low as $8. Sample submitted for review. From the winery: "The 2011 Barbera from McManis Family Vineyards is medium ruby in color. Bright, focused, red raspberry is the predominant fruit. However, black fruit and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, California

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