Barbera Frizzante(Italy)
Barbera Frizzante (Sparkling in Italian) is a sparkling wine from Monferrato in Piemonte.
Barbera Frizzante is produced with the Charmat Method (Tank fermentation).
It is a "drink me young and chilled" wine.
Perfect as an Aperitif and with Antipasti (salumi and cheese), and a perfect Pizza wine.
Barbera Frizzante Flavors
Wild berry and floral flavors are typical for Barbera Frizzante.
 Wild Strawberry |
 Wild Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Blueberry |
 Blackberry Jam |
 Violets |
 Red Roses |
 Orange Blossom |
 Rhubarb |
 Dried Herbs |
 Grape Juice |
 Soil |
Barbera Frizzante Profile
Barbera Frizzante is fruity, acidic and fizzy, like Barbera meets Champagne:
| BODY: | Light |
| TANNINS: | Light |
| FRUIT: | High |
| ACIDITY: | High |
| ALCOHOL: | 11-12% ABV |
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Barbera Frizzante should be served chilled. Serving temperature: 8-10°C (46-50°F) |
Barbera Frizzante Food Pairing
Barbera Frizzante pairs well with International Cuisine and Street Food. Perfect for a brunch.
 Olive Oil |
 Antipasti |
 Ham |
 Salami |
 Pasta |
 Pizza |
 Sandwich |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Excellent Pairings
Emilia Romagna and International Cuisine. Tapas.
Spicy and Ethnic Food. Indian.
Spaghetti Bolognese. Bolognese Sauce.
Pasta. Ravioli. Lasagne. Tortelli. Tortellini.
Prosciutto di Parma (Parma Ham). Salumi.
Cured Meat. Pulled Pork Wraps. BBQ Ribs.
Sandwich. Pizza. Hamburger.
Poultry. Rabbit. Veal.
Fried Vegetables.
Cheeses
Cheese. Parmigiano. Grana.
Emilia Romagna Specialities
Gnocco Fritto (Fried Bread).
Tigelle (Flatbread).
Cappelletti (Fresh Pasta Stuffed with Meat).
Tortelloni di Zucca (Pumpkin Ravioli).
Sweet Barbera Frizzante loves fruity desserts.
Barbera Frizzante Cheese Pairing
If You Like Barbera Frizzante
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| Barbera Frizzante (Italy) |
| Brachetto Frizzante (Italy) |
| Brachetto Spumante (Italy) |
| Lambrusco (Italy) |
| Sparkling Shiraz (Australia) |
List of Barbera Denominations
| DOC(G) | Spesification |
|---|---|
| Barbera d’Alba DOC 1970 Communes in Cuneo / Alba |
Min. 85% Barbera 12.0% Alcohol |
| Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC 1970 Communes in Cuneo / Alba |
Min. 85% Barbera 12.5% Alcohol Min 12 months Aging 4 months in Barrel |
| Barbera del Monferrato DOC 1970 Communes in Alessandria / Asti |
85% Barbera + Freisa, Grignolino, Dolcetto 12.0% Alcohol No Minimum Aging |
| Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOC 1970 - DOCG 2008 Communes in Alessandria / Asti |
85% Barbera + Freisa, Grignolino, Dolcetto 13.0% Alcohol Min 14 months Aging 6 months in Barrel |
| Barbera d’Asti DOC 1970 - DOCG 2008 Communes in Alessandria / Asti |
90% Barbera 12.0% Alcohol Min 4 months Aging |
| Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG 2008 Communes in Alessandria / Asti |
90% Barbera 12.0% Alcohol Min 14 months Aging 6 months in Barrel |
| Langhe Barbera DOC 2010 54 Communes in Cuneo |
85% Barbera 12.0% Alcohol Min 5 months Aging |
| Nizza DOCG 2014 18 Communes in Asti |
100% Barbera 13.0% Alcohol Min 18 months Aging 6 months in Barrel |
| Nizza Riserva DOCG 2014 18 Communes in Asti |
100% Barbera 13.5% Alcohol Min 30 months Aging 12 months in Barrel |
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)