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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.
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! Andis Amador Classico Barbera Zinfandel Blend
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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...]
INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Barbera and Zin - Autobuy!
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INSIDER DEAL! Andis Wines Barbera d'Amador - Deliciously Delicous
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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...]
INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Winery Tollini Vineyard Reds - Honestly Delicious
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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...]
INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Barbera - AUTOBUY!
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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...]
INSIDER DEAL! Scott Harvey Mountain Selection Barbera – That's Amore!
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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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
The Best Box Wines - 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...]
Renato Ratti Barbera d'Alba and d'Asti - Your Marching Orders? Drink These Wines!
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...]
Luca Bosio Barbera d'Asti - Bring On The Pizza!
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...]
Mazzoni Piemonte Barbera - Pizza Perfetto!
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...]
Stefano Farina Le Brume Langhe Rosso - An Intriguing Blend That Hits All The Right Notes
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...]
Beni di Batasiolo Sovrana Barbera d'Alba - A Beauty of a Barbera
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...]
Sorelle Winery Bellezza Fra Barbera - A Beauty Of A 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...]
Sorelle Winery Bella e Rosa - More Than Your Typical Rose
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...]
McManis Family Vineyards Barbera - A Little Bit of Italy Right Here in America
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...]