Wednesday 28 October 2009

Wines from Barbera

Wines from Barbera have good colour, tannin and acidity, and a distinctive varietal character which may not be immediately acceptable to Australian wine-drinkers.When aged in oak the wines can be complex and full-bodied with a delicate bouquet. In Italy it is
mostly used for making full-flavoured dry red wines with earthy character, soft tannin and ripe currant flavour, but sweet red and sparkling red wines are also made from it.