Barbera

[Colt45]

I've long been a fan of Italian Barberas, and have been drinking even more of them than is usual for me over the past few months / half year or so.

I guess some of what I love is the brightness / acidity combined with the somewhat tannic finish, all wrapped around a cherry-ish core.

When unoaked, I find they show pure character. When they spend a little time in wood, they can take on grandeur

There are many great producers - a few that come to mind off the top of my head: Oddero, Giuseppe Stella, Rinaldi...... there are many more.

Love to hear if members also enjoy.......

[Troels]

Absolutely, great wines. My wife doesnt drink much, but if so she wants Italian wine. So wine is mostly a north Italian affair around here - beside the port for my cigars

[LLC]

I tend to go more with the Barolo's and Brunello's but love good Italian wines in general.

[laficion]

I like Italian wines but I love even more French wines, Languedoc or Roussillon and or even more Burgundy wines like a good Coté Roti. It's just a matter of taste .Nothing more Ross, but I do like a good Chianti Rerseva,like the

ones I had in Florence the last time.

[dafrey23]

Barbera is probably my favorite Italian varietal. I'm a big fan of Vicara from Italy and Giornata from California. The Vicara is a great everyday version that is easy on the wallet. The Giornata is more expensive and surprising given how I had never had a good American Barberas before.

[markmurase]

I really like Barbera. Some Australian barberas are available but I've enjoyed the Italian Barbera more: especially from wineries in Alba.