Barbera Flashcards
1
Q
Budding
A
Early
2
Q
Disease
A
Very resistant, but prone to fan leaf virus
3
Q
Yield
A
High
4
Q
Ripening
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Relatively late, but earlier than Nebbiolo
5
Q
Wine Style
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High acidity, medium tannin, medium to deep ruby colour, medium intense aromas (red plum/red cherry/black pepper), medium alcohol. Good to very good quality. Inexpensive to mid-priced. Some very good to outstanding wines, premium prices.
6
Q
Name some denominations
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Barbera d’Asti, Barbera d’Alba, Nizza, Langhe Barbera