Stelo Italian Wine » Barbera http://www.steloitalianwine.com All the best italian wines Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:26:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Barbera http://www.steloitalianwine.com/2010/12/08/barbera/ http://www.steloitalianwine.com/2010/12/08/barbera/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:28:18 +0000 admin http://www.steloitalianwine.com/?p=4737 Barbera is found throughout Italy. In its native Piedmont, it is usually vinified as a single-variety wine, while in other regions it is more often part of a blend. It is a vigorous variety that thrives on sand or clay-based soils. However, many producers feel that it gives its most elegant results on [...]]]> Barbera is found throughout Italy. In its native Piedmont, it is usually vinified as a single-variety wine, while in other regions it is more often part of a blend. It is a vigorous variety that thrives on sand or clay-based soils. However, many producers feel that it gives its most elegant results on limestone-rich soils in relatively cool sites. Long considered a convenient, “workhorse” grape, Barbera was used for blending and supplied local tables with easy-drinking wines. With its medium to high acidity, deep colour and medium to low tannins, it is extremely malleable and, in the past, producers readily turned out semi-sparkling, novello and even “white” versions. While the variety can indeed be made into all of these styles, a good Barbera, when the grapes have been picked at optimum ripeness and great care has been taken in the cellar, is nothing short of magic. The variety’s name may derive from a cross between the word barba (beard) which was used to describe its complex root system and the dialect word albéra (which in turn is derived from the Latin albuelis). This term refers to the wooded sites where Barbera vines were first planted. Barbera-based wines are usually ruby-red in colour, with purplish highlights when young. Their nose is fresh, with soft scents of ripe plum, sensations that are carried through onto the palate. Well made barriqued versions will be lush, dark, rich and creamy with warm spicy fruit which gracefully unfolds on the nose and palate. The vine originated in the Monferrato hills of Piedmont, and it remains the most widely planted variety in the region, along with Moscato. It is the major component in eleven of Piedmont’s DOC wines. The best-known of these are from the variety’s home ground: the provinces of Asti, Alessandria and Cuneo. Barbera d’Alba doc: The Barbera d’Alba production zone includes the areas of the Langhe and Roero in the province of Cuneo, where the grape is reputed to have been first introduced, in 1685, by Count Cotti of Neive. The wine is made from 100% Barbera and has a minimum alcohol level of 12°. It may be labelled superiore when it has a minimum alcohol level of 12.5° and has been aged in wood for at least one year. When yields are reduced and when the grapes are harvested at optimum ripeness, Barbera produces deeply coloured, robust yet refreshing wines, with luscious and appealing flavours of prunes and custard. Barbera d’Asti doc: The Barbera d’Asti zone is centred on hillsides around the town of Asti, in the provinces of Asti itself and of Alessandria. The wines from Asti tend to be sumptuous and full-bodied and usually benefit from a little bottle-age. The wine is made from at least 85% Barbera, with the option of adding up to 15% Freisa, Grignolino and Dolcetto, either singly or in any combination. The wine must be aged until at least March 1st following the harvest. It has a minimum alcohol of 12°. Wines labelled superiore have a minimum alcohol level of 12.5°, and have been aged for at least a year, 6 months of which must be in wood. The word “Nizza” on the label of a Barbera d’Asti Superiore means that the grapes used to produce the wine come from vineyards around the small town of Nizza Monferrato. Producers in this sub-zone have decided to carve out a special niche for themselves, with a particularly strict production code. Their goal is to produce wines with considerable structure and that offer a consistently reliable level of quality in every vintage. Growers in the “Colli Astiani” (or “Astiano”) and “Tinella” areas are also trying to follow suit. Barbera del Monferrato doc. The Barbera del Monferrato zone is also in the provinces of Asti and Alessandria. The grape mix is the same as that of the Asti zone. Here the minimum alcohol level is 11.5°. With one year’s ageing and a minimum alcohol level of 12.5°, the wine may be labelled superiore. In this zone, too, there has been a move away from producing light and lively (even often frothy) wines towards products with greater complexity and staying-power. Colli Tortonesi Barbera doc: The Colli Tortonesi zone, in the province of Alessandria, lies on the border with Lombardy’s Olrepò Pavese zone. Barbera here is made from a minimum of 85% of the named grape. The minimum alcohol level is 11.5°. When it has 12.5° and at least one year ageing (six months of which must be in wood) it may be labelled superiore. Barberas from the zone’s top producers have good structure and a creamy richness on the nose and palate. Gabiano and the Rubino di Cantavenna DOCs are blends of 70-95% Barbera, with Freisa and Grignolino, grown in the hills of the communes of Gabiano and Moncestino in the province of Alessandria. When the wines have been aged for at least two years and have a minimum alcohol level of 12.5°, they may be labelled riserva. Wines from the following zones tend to be of a lively and easy-drinking style: Collina di Torino (the entire province of Turin), Colline Novaresi (Novara province), Canavese (communes in Torino, Biella and Vercelli provinces) and Pinerolese (Torino and Cuneo provinces), as are those bearing the basic regional Piemonte denomination. We have to remember that there are at least two major types of Barbera, the traditional one and the cru, and there are great differences between the two categories. The former tends to be a wine produced in large volumes, which should be drunk within five or six years. Then there are the Super Barberas which are grown in sites which are particularly suited to the variety, and where yields are reduced and the number of bunches is kept low. These wines are usually picked 10 to 20 days later than the regular harvest. Wines from such grapes are suitable for ageing in small barrels and have decidedly longer cellaring capacity: from 10 to 12 years. But to make such a wine takes more than just terroir and technology – the producer must have the right mentality and strength of will to make a Super Barbera.” Barberas from the Oltrepo Pavese zone, in the province of Pavia, tend to be lighter and more lively than those of Piedmont. Barbera is the main variety in Oltrepo Pavese Rosso and Rosato, and in the fancifully named Buttafuoco, Barbacarlo and Sangue di Giuda. Barbera is mixed with Schiava Gentile, Marzemino and Sangiovese in the blend of Botticino DOC. The same group of varieties also form the basis for the DOCs of Cellatica and Capriano del Colle Rosso. Barbera usually takes a back seat to Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend of Terre di Franciacorta Rosso. The Colli Piacentini zone lies on Emilia-Romagna’s border with Lombardy. Here Barbera is blended with Croatina (often referred to locally as Bonarda) to make Gutturnio DOC. This wine can be light, fizzy and quaffable or it may be deeply coloured, full and fruity, with the potential for long ageing: it depends entirely on the skills and the intentions of the producer. A varietal Barbera is also made in the Colli Piacentini. This wine may be still or sparkling, and ranges from dry to sweet in style. The Colli Bolognesi DOC zone is located in the Apennine foothills in the province of Bologna, on a mixture of limestone and clay soils. Within this district are seven sub-zones, five of which make a dry varietal Barbera. These are Colline di Riosto, Collie Marconiane, Serravalle, Terre di Montebudello and Monte San Pietro. Their alcohol levels range between 11.5° and 12.5°. With three years’ ageing, only Monte San Pietro may be labelled riserva. Barbera from the Colli di Imola zone (which is also in the province of Bologna) is made in both still and semi-sparkling styles. Barbera also makes up a good portion of the blend of Colli di Parma Rosso. It is likely that Sardinian Barbera is descended from seeds brought to the island from the mainland, and the resulting vines vary slightly from their antecedents. The variety is cultivated in the provinces of Cagliari, Oristano and Sassari. The styles local producers achieve with this grape vary widely, from simple and rather rough to velvety and full-bodied. In Campania, there are two DOCs containing Barbera: Castel San Lorenzo Barbera (85%) and Rosso (60-80%). Castel San Lorenzo Barbera, when it has 12.5° and has been aged for at least two years (of which six months must be in wood), may be labelled riserva.

]]> http://www.steloitalianwine.com/2010/12/08/barbera/feed/ 0 Terre di Franciacorta red http://www.steloitalianwine.com/2010/10/02/terre-di-franciacorta-red/ http://www.steloitalianwine.com/2010/10/02/terre-di-franciacorta-red/#comments Sat, 02 Oct 2010 17:07:13 +0000 admin http://www.steloitalianwine.com/?p=4480 This wine is for sale on Stelo italian wine

Name Terre di Franciacorta red Denomination doc Category Red Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 7/4/2004 – G.U. n.93 of 04.21.2004 Region Lombardia Province Brescia Vines which is allowed to produce it: Cabernet franc: 25.0% – 100.0%, Cabernet Sauvignon: 25.0% – 100.0%, Barbera: 10.0% – 100.0%, Merlot: [...]]]> This wine is for sale on Stelo italian wine

Name Terre di Franciacorta red
Denomination doc
Category Red
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 7/4/2004 – G.U. n.93 of 04.21.2004
Region Lombardia
Province Brescia
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Cabernet franc: 25.0% – 100.0%, Cabernet Sauvignon: 25.0% – 100.0%, Barbera: 10.0% – 100.0%, Merlot: 10.0% – 100.0%, Nebbiolo: 10.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 115 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 68%
Alcohol / grape 10,5%
Alcohol / wine 11%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Bright red with purple hues, when young.
Fragrance Fruity, herbaceous and distinctive.
Flavour Medium-bodied, dry, tannic and harmonious.
Aging Recommended for 4-5 years.

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Name Colli di Parma Denomination doc Category Red Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 17/06/2004 – G.U. 29/06/2004 n.150 Region Emilia Romagna Province Parma Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 60.0% – 75.0%, Bonarda: 25.0% – 40.0%, Corvina: 25.0% – 40.0% Grape’s yield for hectare [...]]]> This wine is for sale on Stelo italian wine

Name Colli di Parma
Denomination doc
Category Red
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 17/06/2004 – G.U. 29/06/2004 n.150
Region Emilia Romagna
Province Parma
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 60.0% – 75.0%, Bonarda: 25.0% – 40.0%, Corvina: 25.0% – 40.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 100 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 70%
Alcohol / grape 10,5%
Alcohol / wine 11%
Acidity 6,5 for 1000
Colour Ruby red.
Fragrance Wine with a distinctive aroma.
Flavour Dry, fruity and harmonious.

]]> http://www.steloitalianwine.com/2010/08/17/colli-di-parma/feed/ 0 Oltrepò Pavese Sangue di Giuda http://www.steloitalianwine.com/2010/06/26/oltrepo-pavese-blood-judas/ http://www.steloitalianwine.com/2010/06/26/oltrepo-pavese-blood-judas/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:08:09 +0000 admin http://www.steloitalianwine.com/?p=3546 This wine is for sale on Stelo italian wine

Name Oltrepò Pavese Blood of Judas Denomination doc Category Red Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 22/10/1987 – G.U. 14/04/1988 No 87 Region Lombardia Province Pavia History The name attached to his red ruby, but a legend derives from Judas, who repented after afterlife is resurrected by [...]]]> This wine is for sale on Stelo italian wine

Name Oltrepò Pavese Blood of Judas
Denomination doc
Category Red
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 22/10/1987 – G.U. 14/04/1988 No 87
Region Lombardia
Province Pavia
History The name attached to his red ruby, but a legend derives from Judas, who repented after afterlife is resurrected by Jesus and appears in Broni country in the heart of Pavia, to save the vineyards of these areas.
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: up to 65%, Croatina: minimum 25%, Uva Rara Ughetta (Vespolina) and Pinot Noir, jointly or severally, to a maximum of 45%
Grape’s yield for hectare 105 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 65%
Alcohol / grape 12%
Alcohol / wine 12%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Ruby red.
Fragrance Intense wine.
Flavour Full-bodied, somewhat sweet.

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Name Oltrepò Pavese Red Denomination doc Category Red Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 22/10/1987 – G.U. No.87 of 14.4.1988 Region Lombardia Province Pavia Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: up to 65%, Croatina: minimum 25%, Uva Rara Ughetta (Vespolina) and Pinot Noir, jointly or [...]]]> This wine is for sale on Stelo italian wine 

Name Oltrepò Pavese Red
Denomination doc
Category Red
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 22/10/1987 – G.U. No.87 of 14.4.1988
Region Lombardia
Province Pavia
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: up to 65%, Croatina: minimum 25%, Uva Rara Ughetta (Vespolina) and Pinot Noir, jointly or severally, to a maximum of 45%
Grape’s yield for hectare 110 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 65%
Alcohol / grape 11%
Alcohol / wine 11,5%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Ruby red.
Fragrance Intense wine.
Flavour Full-bodied and tannic leggermante sometimes lively.

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Name Oltrepò Pavese Rose Denomination doc Category Rose Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 22/10/1987 – G.U. No.87 of 14.4.1988 Region Lombardia Province Pavia Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: up to 65%, Croatina: minimum 25%, Uva Rara Ughetta (Vespolina) and Pinot Noir, jointly or [...]]]> This wine is for sale on Stelo italian wine 

Name Oltrepò Pavese Rose
Denomination doc
Category Rose
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 22/10/1987 – G.U. No.87 of 14.4.1988
Region Lombardia
Province Pavia
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: up to 65%, Croatina: minimum 25%, Uva Rara Ughetta (Vespolina) and Pinot Noir, jointly or severally, to a maximum of 45%
Grape’s yield for hectare 110 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 65%
Alcohol / grape 10%
Alcohol / wine 10,5%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Tending to pale pinkish cherry.
Fragrance Slightly vinous, distinctive.
Flavour Dry and harmonious.

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Name Oltrepò Pavese Buttafuoco Denomination doc Category Red Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 22/10/1987 – G.U. No.87 of 14.4.1988 Region Lombardia Province Pavia History Legend has it that the name derives from the recollection of a battle lost by a company of sailors imperial-controlled operations to [...]]]> This wine is for sale on Stelo italian wine 

Name Oltrepò Pavese Buttafuoco
Denomination doc
Category Red
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 22/10/1987 – G.U. No.87 of 14.4.1988
Region Lombardia
Province Pavia
History Legend has it that the name derives from the recollection of a battle lost by a company of sailors imperial-controlled operations to ferry the Po near Stradella, and then working on these hills in war against France and Piedmont. The wine had more success in attracting the fire of battle as the sailors who, in a large cellar, massacred barrels and bottles.
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: up to 65%, Croatina: Minimum 25%, Uva Rara Ughetta (Vespolina) and Pinot Noir, jointly or severally, to a maximum of 45%
Grape’s yield for hectare 105 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 65%
Alcohol / grape 12%
Alcohol / wine 12%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Red more or less intense.
Fragrance Winy, intense.
Flavour Dry, full body.
Matchings Red meat, cassoeula.

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Name Sannio Barbera  Denomination doc  Category Red  Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 27/11/2001 G.U. n.294, 19/12/2001  Region Campania  Province Benevento  Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0% Grape’s yield for hectare 125 quintals  Grape’s yield / wine 70.0% (Passito 50.0%)  Alcohol / grape 11.0% (Passito [...]]]> Quotations are available upon request, contact us: sales@steloitalianwine.com
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Name Sannio Barbera 
Denomination doc 
Category Red 
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 27/11/2001 G.U. n.294, 19/12/2001 
Region Campania 
Province Benevento 
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 125 quintals 
Grape’s yield / wine 70.0% (Passito 50.0%) 
Alcohol / grape 11.0% (Passito 14.0%)
Alcohol / wine 11.5% (Passito 14.5%)
Acidity 5 (Passito 4.5) for 1000 
Colour Rubino more or less intense. 
Fragrance Pleasant, typical, sometimes floral. 
Flavour Distinctive, dry, sometimes lively.

]]> http://www.steloitalianwine.com/2010/03/13/sannio-barbera/feed/ 0 Pinerolese Barbera http://www.steloitalianwine.com/2010/03/13/pinerolese-barbera/ http://www.steloitalianwine.com/2010/03/13/pinerolese-barbera/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:24:43 +0000 admin http://www.steloitalianwine.com/?p=1350 Quotations are available upon request, contact us: sales@steloitalianwine.com Visit the store of Stelo italian wine

Name Pinerolese Barbera  Denomination doc  Category Red  Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 12/9/1996 G.U. N.227 of 27/9/1996  Region Piedmont  Province Turin, Cuneo  Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0% Grape’s yield for hectare 80 quintals  Grape’s yield / wine 70%  Alcohol / grape 10%  Alcohol [...]]]> Quotations are available upon request, contact us: sales@steloitalianwine.com
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Name Pinerolese Barbera 
Denomination doc 
Category Red 
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 12/9/1996 G.U. N.227 of 27/9/1996 
Region Piedmont 
Province Turin, Cuneo 
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 80 quintals 
Grape’s yield / wine 70% 
Alcohol / grape 10% 
Alcohol / wine 10,5% 
Acidity 5 for 1000 
Colour Ruby red. 
Fragrance Winy, intense. 
Flavour Dry, fresh and distinctive.

]]> http://www.steloitalianwine.com/2010/03/13/pinerolese-barbera/feed/ 0 Piemonte Barbera http://www.steloitalianwine.com/2010/03/13/piemonte-barbera/ http://www.steloitalianwine.com/2010/03/13/piemonte-barbera/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:22:42 +0000 admin http://www.steloitalianwine.com/?p=1348 This wine is for sale on Stelo italian wine

Name Piemonte Barbera  Denomination doc  Category Red  Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 24/08/2001 G.U. n.209 of 8/9/2001  Region Piedmont  Province Alessandria, Asti, Cuneo  Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0% Grape’s yield for hectare 110 quintals  Grape’s yield / wine 70%  Alcohol / grape 11%  Alcohol / wine 11%  Acidity 4,5 for 1000  [...]]]> This wine is for sale on Stelo italian wine

Name Piemonte Barbera 
Denomination doc 
Category Red 
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 24/08/2001 G.U. n.209 of 8/9/2001 
Region Piedmont 
Province Alessandria, Asti, Cuneo 
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 110 quintals 
Grape’s yield / wine 70% 
Alcohol / grape 11% 
Alcohol / wine 11% 
Acidity 4,5 for 1000 
Colour More or less intense red. 
Fragrance Winey, characteristic. 
Flavour Dry, full bodied, sometimes lively. 
Aging Up to 3 years. 
Matchings By meal, in particular suggested pairing with soups, dishes made with chicken, salami, cheeses of Piedmont.

]]> http://www.steloitalianwine.com/2010/03/13/piemonte-barbera/feed/ 0 Oltrepò Pavese Barbera http://www.steloitalianwine.com/2010/03/13/oltrepo-pavese-barbera/ http://www.steloitalianwine.com/2010/03/13/oltrepo-pavese-barbera/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:20:45 +0000 admin http://www.steloitalianwine.com/?p=1346 This wine is for sale on Stelo italian wine

Name Oltrepò Pavese Barbera  Denomination doc  Category Red  Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 22/10/1987 G.U. No.87 of 14.4.1988  Region Lombardy  Province Pavia  Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0% Grape’s yield for hectare 120 quintals  Grape’s yield / wine 70%  Alcohol / grape 11%  Alcohol / wine 11,5%  Acidity 5 for 1000  Colour Deep [...]]]> This wine is for sale on Stelo italian wine

Name Oltrepò Pavese Barbera 
Denomination doc 
Category Red 
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 22/10/1987 G.U. No.87 of 14.4.1988 
Region Lombardy 
Province Pavia 
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 120 quintals 
Grape’s yield / wine 70% 
Alcohol / grape 11% 
Alcohol / wine 11,5% 
Acidity 5 for 1000 
Colour Deep ruby red, clear, brilliant. 
Fragrance Winey and after aging, distinctive aroma. 
Flavour Full-bodied, slightly tannic, acidic, bright, sparkling.

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Name Colline Novaresi Barbera  Denomination doc  Category Red  Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 5/11/1994 G.U. 30/11/1994 n.280  Region Piedmont  Province Novara  Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0% Grape’s yield for hectare 100 quintals  Grape’s yield / wine 70%  Alcohol / grape 11%  Alcohol / [...]]]> Quotations are available upon request, contact us: sales@steloitalianwine.com
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Name Colline Novaresi Barbera 
Denomination doc 
Category Red 
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 5/11/1994 G.U. 30/11/1994 n.280 
Region Piedmont 
Province Novara 
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 100 quintals 
Grape’s yield / wine 70% 
Alcohol / grape 11% 
Alcohol / wine 11% 
Acidity 5 for 1000 
Colour Ruby red. 
Fragrance Vinous covered. 
Flavour Dry, sometimes lively.

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Name Collina Torinese Barbera  Denomination doc  Category Red  Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 14/10/1999 G.U. 21/10/1999 n.248  Region Piedmont  Province Turin  Grape’s yield for hectare 90 quintals  Grape’s yield / wine 70%  Alcohol / grape 10%  Alcohol / wine 10,5%  Acidity 5 for 1000  Colour Intense ruby red  Fragrance Winey characteristic  Flavour Dry, fresh, [...]]]> Quotations are available upon request, contact us: sales@steloitalianwine.com
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Name Collina Torinese Barbera 
Denomination doc 
Category Red 
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 14/10/1999 G.U. 21/10/1999 n.248 
Region Piedmont 
Province Turin 
Grape’s yield for hectare 90 quintals 
Grape’s yield / wine 70% 
Alcohol / grape 10% 
Alcohol / wine 10,5% 
Acidity 5 for 1000 
Colour Intense ruby red 
Fragrance Winey characteristic 
Flavour Dry, fresh, balanced, full bodied

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Name Colli Tortonesi Barbera  Denomination doc  Category Red  Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 27/9/2005 G.U. 3/10/2005 n.230  Region Piedmont  Province Alessandria  History The method of production of red wines of this Doc provides the grapes, then put together to ferment and macerate the grape skins. With the [...]]]> Quotations are available upon request, contact us: sales@steloitalianwine.com
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Name Colli Tortonesi Barbera 
Denomination doc 
Category Red 
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 27/9/2005 G.U. 3/10/2005 n.230 
Region Piedmont 
Province Alessandria 
History The method of production of red wines of this Doc provides the grapes, then put together to ferment and macerate the grape skins. With the subsequent racking, is separated from the grape juice, and, after elinvecchiamento Laffin (at least a year for the type Upper), the wine is stabilized and bottled. It ‘also provided the sub Monleale. 
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 90 (80 for Upper) quintals 
Grape’s yield / wine 70% 
Alcohol / grape 11.0% (12% for the Superior) 
Alcohol / wine 11.5% (12.5% for the Superior)
Acidity 5,5 for 1000 
Colour Ruby red kisser load with aging is attenuated assuming garnet. 
Fragrance Pleasantly winy, with a persistent aroma characteristic. 
Flavour Dry, fresh, lively, fruity, robust, and the taste is refined and becomes full, round and harmonious. 
Aging For the Superior least one year of which 6 months in wood barrels, to make beginning on December 1 following the production of grapes.

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Name Colli Piacentini Barbera  Denomination doc  Category Red  Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 30/6/1998 G.U. 17/7/998, n.165  Region Emilia Romagna  Province Piacenza  Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0% Grape’s yield for hectare 130 (110 for the reserve) quintals  Grape’s yield / wine 70%  [...]]]> Quotations are available upon request, contact us: sales@steloitalianwine.com
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Name Colli Piacentini Barbera 
Denomination doc 
Category Red 
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 30/6/1998 G.U. 17/7/998, n.165 
Region Emilia Romagna 
Province Piacenza 
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 130 (110 for the reserve) quintals 
Grape’s yield / wine 70% 
Alcohol / grape 11% 
Alcohol / wine 11.5% (12.0% for the Reserve)
Acidity 5 for 1000 
Colour Ruby red. 
Fragrance Winey, characteristic. 
Flavour Dry, fruity, slightly tannic, quiet.

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Name Colli d’ Imola Barbera  Denomination doc  Category Red  Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 25/7/2002 G.U. 13/8/2002 N.189  Region Emilia Romagna  Province Bologna  Grape’s yield for hectare 100 quintals  Grape’s yield / wine 70%  Alcohol / grape 110%  Alcohol / wine 11,5%  Acidity 4,5 for 1000  Colour Red tending to purple.  Fragrance Vinous, [...]]]> Quotations are available upon request, contact us: sales@steloitalianwine.com
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Name Colli d’ Imola Barbera 
Denomination doc 
Category Red 
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 25/7/2002 G.U. 13/8/2002 N.189 
Region Emilia Romagna 
Province Bologna 
Grape’s yield for hectare 100 quintals 
Grape’s yield / wine 70% 
Alcohol / grape 110% 
Alcohol / wine 11,5% 
Acidity 4,5 for 1000 
Colour Red tending to purple. 
Fragrance Vinous, with varietal characteristics. 
Flavour Sweetish, balanced, dry, full.

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Name Colli Bolognesi Barbera  Denomination doc  Category Red  Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 12/8/1995 G.U. 14/9/1995 n.215  Region Emilia Romagna  Province Bologna, Modena  Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0% Grape’s yield for hectare 120 quintals  Grape’s yield / wine 70%  Alcohol / grape 11.0% (11.5% for the Reserve) Alcohol / [...]]]> This wine is for sale on Stelo italian wine

Name Colli Bolognesi Barbera 
Denomination doc 
Category Red 
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 12/8/1995 G.U. 14/9/1995 n.215 
Region Emilia Romagna 
Province Bologna, Modena 
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 120 quintals 
Grape’s yield / wine 70% 
Alcohol / grape 11.0% (11.5% for the Reserve)
Alcohol / wine 11.5% (12.0% for the Reserve)
Acidity 4,5 for 1000 
Colour Red tending to purple. 
Fragrance Winey, characteristic. 
Flavour Harmonious, dry. 
Aging Reserve for at least three years from 1 November of the grape harvest.

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Name Castel San Lorenzo Barbera  Denomination doc  Category Red  Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 6/11/1991 G.U.23/9/1992 n.224  Region Campania  Province Salerno  History The DOC Castel San Lorenzo is produced nellentroterra Salerno with characteristics allinterno of Campania: the typical white grape varieties (falanghina, greek) are replaced with Trebbiano [...]]]> Quotations are available upon request, contact us: sales@steloitalianwine.com
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Name Castel San Lorenzo Barbera 
Denomination doc 
Category Red 
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 6/11/1991 G.U.23/9/1992 n.224 
Region Campania 
Province Salerno 
History The DOC Castel San Lorenzo is produced nellentroterra Salerno with characteristics allinterno of Campania: the typical white grape varieties (falanghina, greek) are replaced with Trebbiano and Malvasia, and instead dellaglianico and piedirosso meet barbera and sangiovese. 
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 100 quintals 
Grape’s yield / wine 70% 
Alcohol / grape 10,5% 
Alcohol / wine 11.5% (12.5% Reserve) 
Acidity 5 for 1000 
Colour More or less deep ruby tending towards garnet red when aged. 
Fragrance Vinous, distinctive, pleasant, intense. 
Flavour Dry, tannic and acidic when young, warm, fruity, ethereal, harmonic and velvety when aged. 
Aging Reserve for at least 2 years, including at least 6 months in wooden barrels, with effect from 1 November of the grape harvest. 
Matchings Poultry, game and cheeses.

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Name Canavese Barbera  Denomination doc  Category Red  Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 12/09/1996 G.U. 27/09/1996 No 227  Region Piedmont  Province Biella, Turin  History Canavesano landscape characterized by hills and glacial lakes, by rivers and forests, but also numerous castles, churches and abbeys to testimony of a millenary [...]]]> Quotations are available upon request, contact us: sales@steloitalianwine.com
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Name Canavese Barbera 
Denomination doc 
Category Red 
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 12/09/1996 G.U. 27/09/1996 No 227 
Region Piedmont 
Province Biella, Turin 
History Canavesano landscape characterized by hills and glacial lakes, by rivers and forests, but also numerous castles, churches and abbeys to testimony of a millenary history. Arduino, the first king of Italy in 1002, legendary hero of battles and conquests, and his descendants have profoundly marked the history of this land. The cultivation of vines, sheltered by the Alps, has ancient origins. Breeding dell’Erbaluce and Nebbiolo in this area requires special care and extensive knowledge of the peculiarities of these varieties has led to solutions cultivation of extreme originality. The need to expose to the sun the greater leaf surface possible for a good ripening of the grapes, and the need to protect the grapes from the frequent hailstorms have found in the pergola, built on terraces, the ideal type of farming. Have been the tenacity of the farmers in the last century and the determination to grow vines despite scarce resources, to transform some locations in the Canavese true works of art architecture culture. The area is famous for the fact Carema pillars built of dry stone with a circular base, which support the complex structure of the pergola made of chestnuts and dall’intrico by poles of the vines. 
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 110 quintals 
Grape’s yield / wine 70% 
Alcohol / grape 10% 
Alcohol / wine 10,5% 
Acidity 5 for 1000 
Colour Ruby red more or less intense, sometimes with violet. 
Fragrance Characteristic winy and slightly fruity. 
Flavour Dry, balanced, good body. 
Matchings Traditional dishes such as soup kitchen Canavese ajucche, cabbage soup, tofeja (with beans, pork rinds and spices), tome Canavese, tomini fresh and seasoned.

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Name Barbera del Monferrato, Monferrato Barbera Denomination doc  Category Red  Regulation of production D.P.R. 17/01/1991 G.U. n.194 of 13/05/1991  Region Piedmont  Province Alessandria, Asti  History In some documents the 1789 Barbera, vine of uncertain origin (although some do go back to the Roman origin of the ‘grapes [...]]]> Quotations are available upon request, contact us: sales@steloitalianwine.com
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Name Barbera del Monferrato, Monferrato Barbera
Denomination doc 
Category Red 
Regulation of production D.P.R. 17/01/1991 G.U. n.194 of 13/05/1991 
Region Piedmont 
Province Alessandria, Asti 
History In some documents the 1789 Barbera, vine of uncertain origin (although some do go back to the Roman origin of the ‘grapes of the barbarians “) but certainly very old, appears under the name Vitis vinifera Montisferratensis and bonding seems certain in Piedmont medieval families who bear the surname Barberi changed Barbero, Barberis. In the description of late nineteenth century it is spoken very positively, as robust and vigorous plant, capable of withstanding the harsh winter weather and to make production more generous. However the best quality you have with low yield and this is the new trend. The grapes are characterized by relatively late-maturing (almost as Nebbiolo), able to maintain a good acidity. 
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 100 quintals 
Grape’s yield / wine 70% 
Alcohol / grape 11% 
Alcohol / wine 11,5% 
Acidity 4,5 for 1000 
Colour Ruby red more or less intense. 
Fragrance Vinos. 
Flavour Dry or slightly sweet, medium bodied, sometimes lively and sparkling. 
Aging For the type Superior aging required not less than one year with a minimum of six months in oak casks. 
Matchings Wine sustained throughout the meal, served at 16-18C when young and 18-20C when aged. It goes well with pasta dishes with the egg-rag, roast and boiled meats, meat skewers, hare in civet, meatloaf, prime rib of veal with sage butter, salted and dried beef, salami donkey, toma and seasoned bra, grain Po castelmagno semistagionato, Raschera

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Name Barbera d’Asti, Asti Barbera Denomination doc  Category Red  Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 13/10/2000 G.U. n.245 of 19/10/2000  Region Piedmont  Province Alessandria, Asti  Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0% Grape’s yield for hectare 90 quintals  Grape’s yield / wine 70%  Alcohol / grape 11,5%  Alcohol / wine 12%  Acidity 4,5 for [...]]]> This wine is for sale on Stelo italian wine

Name Barbera d’Asti, Asti Barbera
Denomination doc 
Category Red 
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 13/10/2000 G.U. n.245 of 19/10/2000 
Region Piedmont 
Province Alessandria, Asti 
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 90 quintals 
Grape’s yield / wine 70% 
Alcohol / grape 11,5% 
Alcohol / wine 12% 
Acidity 4,5 for 1000 
Colour Ruby red tending to garnet red with age. 
Fragrance Vinous, with a distinctive aroma, tending ethereal with age. 
Flavour Dry, comfortable, full-bodied, with adequate aging more harmonious, pleasant, full flavor. 
Aging For the type Superior aging required no less than one year with a minimum of six months in oak casks. 
Matchings Wine throughout the meal, served at 16-18C when young and 18-20C when aged. It goes well with: ravioli, risotto with sausage, gnocchi, Piedmontese Piedmontese mixed fried, stewed veal, pork sausage with polenta, Grana Padano. Type couple more suited to accompany meats, ravioli, boiled and braised. The more aged dishes of game, Bagna cauda, aged cheese (Toma, bra seasons).

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Name Barbera d’Alba, Alba Barbera Denomination doc  Category Red  Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 27/05/1970 G.U. 09/09/1970 No 228 (amended by Decree 23.01.2001)  Region Piedmont  Province Cuneo  Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 100.0% Grape’s yield for hectare 100 quintals  Grape’s yield / wine 70%  Alcohol / grape 11%  Alcohol / wine 12%  Acidity 6 [...]]]> This wine is for sale on Stelo italian wine

Name Barbera d’Alba, Alba Barbera
Denomination doc 
Category Red 
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 27/05/1970 G.U. 09/09/1970 No 228 (amended by Decree 23.01.2001) 
Region Piedmont 
Province Cuneo 
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Barbera: 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 100 quintals 
Grape’s yield / wine 70% 
Alcohol / grape 11% 
Alcohol / wine 12% 
Acidity 6 for 1000 
Colour Ruby red when young, tending to garnet red when aged. 
Fragrance Vinous, intense, distinctive, delicate fragrance. 
Flavour Dry, full body, strong enough acidity slightly tannic. After proper aging full, harmonious taste. 
Aging Recommended up to 3 years. For the type Superior 1 year of aging in oak barrels binding or chestnut, then to 7 years. 
Matchings Suggested the combination of red and white meats and medium aged cheeses and rustic dishes. The type is associated with superior meat and cheese more personality.

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