Barbera wine in south africa

Italian wine grape variety that, as of 2000, was the third most-planted red grape variety in Italy (after Sangiovese and Montepulciano). It produces good yields and is known for deep color, low tannins and high levels of acid (which is unusual for a warm climate red grape). Fairview Barbera 2015Upfront dark fruit on the nose with a note of smoked meat and tobacco. Medium bodied but fleshy, with juicy plums on the palate.

South Africa, with Fairview next to follow suit – fruity, easy-drinking wines, with some elegance if delicately wooded. Then came several more full-bodied examples. Amarones are typically very big, rich wines with flavours of raisin, liquorice, tobacco and fig and go well with rich dishes like game and aged hard cheeses. Amarone can be drunk young, while still a ruby purple, but they also age magnificently to a dark garnet for thirty years or more.

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Barbera is a lovely grape variety to work with - having high natural acidity, lovely fruit character and intense colour.Tasting notes: Upfront dark fruit on the nose with a note of smoked meat and tobacco.

Barolo and Barbaresco estates produce some of the most desired Barbera wines as well. Even if the grape doesn't have the same stellar reputation, it will still benefit from careful production techniques. Italian Barbera, grown in the Piedmont region, is highly acidic, and often used in blends. It contributes deep garnet colors, a medium to full body, and light tannin levels.

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altydgedacht tintoretto 2009 - Altydgedacht Wine Estate - Wines

The ultimate wine drinking experience. This stylish Italian Variety produces a wine with a rich powerful palate and extreme fruit flavours with the smoothest finish creating an extremely full bodied wine.

This deep, ruby-coloured wine has a pronounced nose of blueberry and raspberry with hints of earthiness. It is medium-bodied with flavours of cooked, dark fruits and has fine tannins to give it a crisp and lively finish.Pin married Lidia, bought vineyards and began to make wine. In 1977 the family took up residence at LA SPINETTA (top of the hill) in Castagnole Lanze. Barolo and Barbaresco producers.In the Langhe region of the Piedmont, in northwestern Italy, barbera largely remains the little brother to nebbiolo, the grape of Barolo and Barbaresco.