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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Barbarossa is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for cherry, plum, raspberry, floral notes and herbaceous undertones.
The regions that matter for it are Liguria, Emilia-Romagna, Corsica and Cassis.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for prefers warm climates.
Watch for the synonyms: Barbaroux, Barbaroux Rosé, Malaga Rose and Grec Rouge.
At the table it suits smoked cheese, pan-fried crab with tamarind sauce and pizza margherita.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Smoked cheese
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Pan-fried crab with tamarind sauce
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Pizza Margherita
Also labelled.
Barbaroux, Barbaroux Rosé, Malaga Rose, Grec Rouge.
Bottles to look for.
- Buzzo Bunifazziu 'Biginti', Corsica, France
- Domaine Comte Abbatucci 'Alte Rosso', Corsica, Vin de France
- Domaine Comte Abbatucci 'Cuvee Empire' Extra Brut, Corsica, Vin de France
- Fattoria Paradiso Il Dosso Barbarossa, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Fattoria Paradiso Lo Spungone Barbarossa Forli IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Gedeelte Wines 23 Barbarosa, St Helena Bay, South Africa
- Glug 'Barbarossa' Shiraz - Cabernet - Durif - Mataro, Barossa Valley, Australia
- Tenuta di Tavignano 'Barbarossa' Lacrima di Morro d'Alba, Marche, Italy
Barbarossa: common questions
01.What does Barbarossa taste like?+
Barbarossa tastes of cherry, plum, raspberry, floral notes and herbaceous undertones. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Barbarossa from?+
Barbarossa originates in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
03.Where is Barbarossa grown?+
The key regions for Barbarossa are Liguria, Emilia-Romagna, Corsica and Cassis.
04.What food pairs with Barbarossa?+
Pour it with smoked cheese, pan-fried crab with tamarind sauce and pizza margherita.
05.What else is Barbarossa called?+
Barbarossa is also labelled Barbaroux, Barbaroux Rosé, Malaga Rose and Grec Rouge.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.