Wines made from Barbera grapes of South Africa
Discover the best wines made with Barbera as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
More informations about the variety Barbera
Intense, fruity reds with a deep purple robe, supple tannins and an ample palate with characteristically very high acidity, with signature aromas of red fruits (black cherry, morello), ripe plum, spices, violet and Piedmontese balsamic notes. Star of Barbera d'Asti DOCG and Barbera d'Alba DOC, also exported to Argentina (Mendoza) and California. Italian black variety, the third most planted red grape in Italy, originating from Piedmont.
More informations about the wines of South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Barbera grape variety?
- CreamPresent in 1% of Barbera
- CherryPresent in 1% of Barbera
- OakyPresent in 1% of Barbera
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Barbera
- SmokePresent in 1% of Barbera
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Barbera
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Barbera
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Barbera
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Barbera
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Barbera
- Forest floorPresent in 1% of Barbera
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Barbera
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Barbera
- VioletPresent in 1% of Barbera
- CoffeePresent in 1% of Barbera
- LicoricePresent in 1% of Barbera
- Black cherriesPresent in 1% of Barbera
- PlumPresent in 1% of Barbera
- JamPresent in 1% of Barbera
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Barbera