Barbera d’Alba DOC is a vibrant red wine from Piedmont made from at least 85% Barbera grapes. It bridges the gap between everyday drinkability and serious complexity, offering a juicy, food-friendly profile with lively acidity, plush fruit, and a touch of earth. Compared to its cousins Barbera d’Asti and Barbera…
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Pinerolese DOC
Pinerolese DOC is an appellation for red and rose’ wines. It can be produced in the countryside very close to Torino around a small town called Pinerolo and also in some communes in the Cuneo province. Grapes/Blend The wines have a very wide and interesting blend. The most important rule…
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Piemonte DOC
Piemonte DOC is an important appellation and it takes the name of the whole region. There are no IGTs and, for this reason, it is pretty big and it allows white wines, red wines, rose’ and also sparkling wines. We are working on this Piemonte DOC appellation description.Please come back…
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Coste della Sesia DOC
Coste della Sesia DOC is a very versatile appellation in the Northern Part of Piedmont producing red, white, and rose’ wines. The white version is made with 100% Erbaluce, while the red and rose’ versions can use Nebbiolo, Barbera, Bonarda, Vespolina, and Croatina. We are working on this Coste della…
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Barbera del Monferrato Superiore Wine Guide: Hidden Piedmont Gem
Looking for Italian hidden gem wines that rival famous appellations at half the price? Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG is one of Piedmont’s best-kept secrets—offering richness, structure, and aging potential for a fraction of the cost of Barolo or Brunello. Rooted in a UNESCO World Heritage wine region and crafted…
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Barbera del Monferrato DOC
Barbera del Monferrato DOC: This red wine is min 85% Barbera and it can include Freisa, and/or Grignolino, and/or Dolcetto for a max of 15%. Monferrato is a larger area than Alba. We are working on this Barbera del Monferrato DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you…
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Barbera d’Asti DOCG
Barbera d’Asti DOCG is a dynamic and food-friendly red wine from Piedmont in northwestern Italy, made primarily from the Barbera grape. Known for its vibrant acidity, deep color, and smooth tannins, this wine represents one of the region’s most beloved everyday drinking reds. While approachable and affordable, top-tier examples can…
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Barbera
Barbera is among the most planted Italian red grape varieties. It is mainly grown in Piedmont but found also in Lombardy, Emilia Romagna, and Sardinia. We are working on this Barbera grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of…