Barbera

Question 1

Describe the typical structure for Piemonte Barbera

Answer 1

Dry

Moderate to Moderate Plus Body

Low Tannin

High Acid

Moderate Plus Alcohol

Question 2

What are the major countries of production for Barbera?

Answer 2

Italy

USA

Question 3

What are the viticultural characteristics of Barbera?

Answer 3

Mid-Ripening

High Vigor

Question 4

What are the typical visual descriptors for Piemonte Barbera?

Answer 4

Purple with Blue Tones

Moderate Minus to Moderate Plus Concentration

Question 5

What are the typical fruit descriptors for Piemonte Barbera?

Answer 5

Tangy/Sour Cherry

Dried Cherry

Raspberry

Blackberry

Question 6

What are the typical floral descriptors for Piemonte Barbera?

Answer 6

Purple flowers

Lavender

Question 7

What are some of descriptors of Piemonte Barbera that fall into the “Other” category?

Answer 7

Dried Herbs

Tea Leaf

Slight Bergamot Oil

Cured Meat/Prosciutto

Question 8

Describe the use of oak in the production of Piemonte Barbera

Answer 8

Large Neutral Casks (modern examples may incorporate new French barrique)