Langhe DOC Barbera (Italy)
Langhe DOC red wines are made from Nebbiolo, Dolcetto or Barbera.
It is up to each producer to decide the mixing ratio of the grapes.
Langhe DOC Barbera must contain at least 85% Barbera grapes.
Langhe Barbera Flavors
Red Berry flavors are typical for Langhe Barbera.
Hints of Minerals, Herbs, Roses, and Spices.
 Red Currant |
 Raspberry |
 Cherry |
 Blackberry |
 Minerals |
 Herbs |
 Roses |
 Spices |
Langhe Barbera Profile
Langhe Barbera has high acidity, good fruit aromas, and little tannins:
| BODY: | Medium - Light |
| TANNINS: | Medium - Low |
| FRUIT: | Medium Plus |
| ACIDITY: | High |
| ALCOHOL: | 13-14% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 15-16°C (59-61°F) |
Langhe Barbera Food Pairing
Berry aromas, good acidity and light tannins make Langhe Barbera a perfect food wine.
It pairs well with rich foods, meats, and earthy mushrooms, as well as with lighter types of grilled meat, pasta and tomato based dishes.
 Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Mushroom |
 Truffle |
 Pizza |
 Hamburger |
 Sausages |
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Chicken |
 Lamb |
 Pork |
Excellent Pairings
Risotto. Mushroom. Truffle.
Pasta Bolognese. Spaghetti Carbonara.
Pizza. Tomato Sauces.
Smoked Ham. Prosciutto. Salami.
Grilled Meat. Chicken. Rabbit. Pork. Lamb.
Meatballs. Sausages.
Cheeses
Medium Cheeses.
Piemonte Cheeses: Toma, Raschera, Bra.
Fontina. Taleggio. Briscola.
Piemonte Spesialities:
Bagna Cauda (Hot Dip Appetizer).
Risotto al Barbera
Brasato al Barbera (Meat Stew)
Gran Bollito Misto (Meat Stew).
The Ideal Glass for Langhe Barbera
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Pick a Burgundy Glass for swirling & releasing the wine aromas. The shape of the glass captures and directs the delicate aromas to your nose and leads the wine to the tip of your tongue for a better reception of the tastes. The Burgundy glass was designed for the delicate and aromatic red wine Bourgogne Rouge, made from Pinot Noir grapes in Bougogne (Burgundy). |
Langhe Barbera Cheese Pairing
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Langhe DOC (1994)
The Langhe DOC area extends the geographical Langhe area in Piemonte.
It was established to prevent quality wines (that did not meet existing DOC requirements) to be categorized as table wine. The DOC also defines a number of French grapes.
These "Super Piemonteses" are a close parallel to the "Super Toscans" in Toscana.
Langhe DOC Red Wines
| DOC | Description |
|---|---|
| Rosso | Any mix of the grapes below |
| Barbera | Min 85% Barbera |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | Min 85% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Dolcetto | Min 85% Dolcetto |
| Freisa | Min 85% Freisa |
| Merlot | Min 85% Merlot |
| Nebbiolo | Min 85% Nebbiolo |
| Pinot Nero | Min 85% Pinot Noir |
Langhe DOC White Wines
| DOC | Description |
|---|---|
| Bianco | Any mix of the grapes below |
| Arneis | Min 85% Arneis |
| Chardonnay | Min 85% Chardonnay |
| Favorita | Min 85% Favorita |
| Nascetta | Min 85% Nascetta |
| Riesling | Min 85% Riesling |
| Rossesse | Min 85% Rossesse |
| Sauvignon | Min 85% Sauvignon Blanc |
Langhe DOC Rosato
| DOC | Description |
|---|---|
| Rosato | Min 60% Barbera, Dolcetto, and/or Nebbiolo |
Famous Italian Grapes
Barbera
Barbera is a red wine grape from Piemonte in Italy.
In Italy, Barbera is the the 4th most planted red grape after Sangiovese, Montepulciano, and Merlot.
It is known for deep color, good body, low tannins and high acidity.
The Barbera grape probably originates from Monferrato. Papers from 1246, found in the Cathedral of Casale Monferrato, describes planting in the Monferrato vineyards.
The people of Piemonte have always enjoyed their famous tannic red wines Barolo, and Barbaresco. But their traditional everyday wines are Dolcetto and Barbera.
Both are light and soft and can be drunk young, due to nice acidity and soft tannins.
Barbera is the most-planted red grape variety in Piemonte.
When it comes to Barbera, there are two important areas (cities): Alba and Asti. The wines from Asti (Barbera d'Asti) tends to be fruitier and lighter than the wines from Alba (Barbera d'Alba).
The hills around Alba are famous for the production of Nebbiolo wines (Barolo and Barbaresco), and this reflects in Barbera d'Alba that tends get a little oak treatment during vinification.
Wine Region Piemonte
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
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Soil |
Climate |
Lime-Rich. |
Cool/Mild Continental. |
DOCG Regions in Piemonte
- Alta Langa (Metodo Classico)
- Asti (100% Moscato)
- Barbaresco (100 %Nebbiolo)
- Barbera d'Asti (Min. 90% Barbera)
- Barbera del Monferrato Superiore
- Barolo (100% Nebbiolo)
- Brachetto d'Acqui (100% Brachetto)
- Gavi (100% Cortese)
- Dogliani Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Ovada Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Diano d'Alba (100% Dolcetto)
- Erbaluce di Caluso (aka Caluso)
- Gattinara (Min 90% Nebbiolo)
- Ghemme (Min 85% Nebbiolo)
- Nizza (100% Barbera)
- Roero (100% Arneis)
- Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato (90% Ruchè)
- Terre Alfieri (Arneis and Nebbiolo)