Attributes:
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| Producer: |
Monchiero
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| Region: |
Barbera d'Alba, Italy
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| Varietal: |
Barbera
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| Bottle Size: |
750 ML
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1997: Tastings Rating: 90
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| Body: |
full-bodied
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| Complexity: |
complex, deep, rich
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| Flavors: |
black fruit, earth, leather
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1996: WineSpectator Rating: 83
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| Acidity: |
very crisp
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| Body: |
medium body
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Food Matches:
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| Cheese:
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Blue Cheese, Parmesan |
| Fish or Shellfish:
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Salmon / Trout, Bluefish and Mackerel |
| Pasta & Grains:
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(Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Pasta with Meat & Tomato Sauce, Polenta, Squash or Pumpkin Ravioli |
| Poultry & Eggs:
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Duck Confit, Game Birds, Roast Chicken with Herbs |
| Red Meat:
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Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Pork w/Fruit Sauce, Salami, Salami or Sausage, Sausage, Variety Meats or Organ Meats, Veal Scaloppini, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison |
| Sauces:
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Bagna Cauda, Red Wine Sauce, Tomato Sauce |
| Vegetables:
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Arugula (Bitter Lettuce), Beets, Cabbage, Eggplant, Fennel, Grilled Vegetables, Mediterranean, Grilled, Onions, Leeks, Peppers, Radishes, Shallots, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew, Wild Mushroom Strudel, Wild Mushrooms |
An Italian grape that’s high in acidity and low in tannins; many producers age Barbera-made wines in oak to increase the level of tannins. The best wines made from Barbera grapes are made in Piedmont, specifically in the Asti and Alba regions. These wines are rich, with high acidity and generous black-cherry fruits. Barbera d’Asti is usually riper and richer than Barbera d’Alba, but the two wines can be equally powerful. Barbera is a wonderful everyday wine, perfect with pasta, pizza, or any tomato dish.
In a Country the Ancient Greek's called "Oentrua" (land of vines) Alba is located in the foothills of the Alps in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy. It is considered the capital of the hilly area of Langhe, and is famous for the white truffle, Peach and Barbera grape. The winemaking region of the Piedmont bares a resemblance to Bordeaux. Both are similar in latitude, summertime temperatures and rainfall. The area of the Piedmont is affected by its sub-alpine location and vineyards are typically planted on the hillsides. Barbera is grown on warm south facing slopes.Famous for its capacity to create warmth and engender vigor; Barbera was hailed by the officers of the Savoyard army as a "sincere companion." It was said that it encouraged a level-headed attitude at the most difficult moments in a hard-fought battle.
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