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Synonyms
Barbera - Sangiovese is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Garda Lombardy, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red cherry, black cherry, subtle acids and subtle tannins.
The regions that matter for it are Garda Lombardy.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Merlot, Nebbiolo and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Watch for the synonyms: Barbera-Sangiovese.
At the table it suits sautéed calf’s liver, deep-dish pizza and cottage pie.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Merlot
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Nebbiolo
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Barbera
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Sangiovese
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Food pairings.
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sautéed calf's liver
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deep-dish pizza
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cottage pie
Also labelled.
Barbera-Sangiovese.
Bottles to look for.
- Azienda Agricola Tognazzi 'Cobio' Botticino, Lombardy, Italy
- Azienda Agricola Tognazzi Botticino Vigne di Mattina, Lombardy, Italy
- Bella Luna Piccolo Rosso, Paso Robles, USA
- Bliss Family Vineyards 'Blissful' Red, Mendocino, USA
- Chrismont La Zona Rosato Mezzanotte, King Valley, Australia
- Ciu Ciu 'San Carro' Marche Rosso IGT, Italy
- Comincioli 'Suler' Garda Superiore, Lombardy, Italy
- Dievole & Dezzani Plenum Secundus, Tuscany, Italy
Barbera - Sangiovese: common questions
01.What does Barbera - Sangiovese taste like?+
Barbera - Sangiovese tastes of red cherry, black cherry, subtle acids and subtle tannins. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Barbera - Sangiovese from?+
Barbera - Sangiovese originates in Garda Lombardy, Italy.
03.Where is Barbera - Sangiovese grown?+
The key regions for Barbera - Sangiovese are Garda Lombardy.
04.What food pairs with Barbera - Sangiovese?+
Pour it with sautéed calf's liver, deep-dish pizza and cottage pie.
05.What else is Barbera - Sangiovese called?+
Barbera - Sangiovese is also labelled Barbera-Sangiovese.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.