Italy (Piedmont - Barbera d’Asti, Barbera d’Alba, Barbera del Monferrato)
Barbera d’Asti tends to be more vibrant and acidic with flavors of tart cherry and raspberry. Barbera d’Alba is often a bit richer and fuller-bodied, with flavors that can lean toward blackberry and plum, especially when aged in oak. Barbera del Monferrato can range from light and fresh to more structured and complex, often with a slight sparkle in some versions.
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Key Varietals from Italy (Piedmont - Barbera d’Asti, Barbera d’Alba, Barbera del Monferrato)