The Winery Barboursville of Virginia

Winery Barboursville
The winery offers 45 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
This estate is part of the Zonin.
It is ranked in the top 2 of the estates of Virginia.
It is located in Virginia
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The Winery Barboursville is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 45 wines for sale in of Virginia to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Barboursville Estate is an exceptional vineyard located in Virginia, United States. Nestled in the gentle hills of Orange County, east of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this picturesque estate exemplarily brings together nature, history, and excellent winemaking. The Barboursville Estate was borne out of Italian producer Gianni Zonin's passion for wine and his desire to tap into Virginia's viticultural potential. Founded in 1976, this prestigious estate spans nearly 900 acres, of which almost 200 acres are dedicated to vineyards. Inspired by the region's rich and ancient viticultural history, Zonin integrated Old World winemaking techniques with the specifics of Virginia's terroir to produce exceptional wines. The estate is known for its elegant and well-balanced red and white wines, including its Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Viognier, and the Barboursville Octagon, a Bordeaux blend produced only in the best years. These wines not only reflect the unique terroir of Barboursville, but also a dedicated approach to quality and authenticity. Rich in history, the Barboursville Estate is also known for its Historic 1804 Guest House and the historic ruins of the home of James Barbour, former governor of Virginia, designed by Thomas Jefferson. Visitors can not only taste award-winning wines, but also explore these historically significant sites. The estate also offers a gourmet restaurant, the Palladio, which offers refined cuisine with seasonal flavors paired with wines from the estate. The harmony between the wine and the cuisine, paired with the natural beauty of the site, offers an unforgettable experience. In essence, the Barboursville Estate is a unique blend of history, passion for wine, and natural beauty.

Top Winery Barboursville wines

Looking for the best Winery Barboursville wines in Virginia among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Barboursville wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Barboursville wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Barboursville

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Barboursville

How Winery Barboursville wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of boeuf en daube, lamb tagine with vegetables and sweet potatoes or chakchouka.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Barboursville

On the nose the red wine of Winery Barboursville. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, red fruit or tobacco. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Barboursville. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Barboursville

  • 2005With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.33/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Barboursville.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Petit Verdot
  • Barbera
  • Nebbiolo

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Quality pole of the American east coast, unique signature in Viognier: ample, fragrant whites with notes of apricot, white peach, honey and flowers, silky on the palate. Cabernet Franc star in red, fine and fresh (raspberry, ripe pepper, spices). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, balanced Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc and native Norton. Humid continental climate tempered by the Appalachians, 8 AVAs (Monticello, Shenandoah).

Wine heritage of Thomas Jefferson.

The top white wines of Winery Barboursville

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Barboursville

How Winery Barboursville wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish such as recipes of croziflette, the garbure or chicken and shrimp jambalaya.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Barboursville

On the nose the white wine of Winery Barboursville. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Barboursville

  • 2014With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.71/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Barboursville.

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Viognier
  • Fiano
  • Pinot Gris
  • Riesling

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.

The top pink wines of Winery Barboursville

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Barboursville

How Winery Barboursville wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of fillet of beef in a foie gras and truffle crust, berber giblet frying pan or guinea fowl with olives.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Barboursville

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Barboursville. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, red fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, tropical fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Barboursville

  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Barboursville.

  • Nebbiolo
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Petite Sirah
  • Cabernet Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling

The word of the wine: Alcooleux

Said of a wine dominated by the presence of alcohol.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Barboursville

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Barboursville

How Winery Barboursville wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of venison bourguignon, stuffed potatoes or rabbit with mustard in a casserole.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Barboursville

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Barboursville. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, floral.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Barboursville

  • 0With an average score of 4.01/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Barboursville.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay

Discover the grape variety: Petite Sirah

Powerful, intensely coloured reds with an almost black inky hue, firm tannins and a dense palate, with concentrated aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, plum), black cherry, dark chocolate, black pepper, spices, leather and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Confirmed star of great Californian (Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles) and Australian reds. American synonym for French durif, a hybrid created in 1880 by François Durif (syrah × peloursin).

The top sweet wines of Winery Barboursville

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Barboursville

How Winery Barboursville wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts such as recipes of king's cake with frangipane.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Barboursville

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Barboursville. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, tropical fruit or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Barboursville

  • 2015With an average score of 4.35/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Barboursville.

  • Vidal
  • Muscat Ottonel
  • Vidal Blanc
  • Moscato
  • Traminette

The word of the wine: Clairet

Strong rosé wine reminiscent of a light red.

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Discover the grape variety: Cabernet blanc

Aromatic, tense whites with a lean palate and firm acidity. Intense aromas of elderflower, passion fruit, mango, gooseberry, citrus and herbaceous boxwood notes reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc. Mildew- and powdery-mildew-resistant interspecific variety, driving organic viticulture in Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Swiss hybrid created in 1991 by Valentin Blattner.

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