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Signature grapes
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Bottles to find
Wine from Barbera del Monferrato Superiore comes out of Monferrato, Italy, where it sits as an appellation.
Growers build the wines around Barbera, filling out the blend with Freisa, Grignolino and Dolcetto.
Vines root into free-draining.
The climate is continental, running temperate.
The vineyards themselves read as hills.
The region is known for red wine.
Quality is codified by the DOCG, which is worth reading off the label.
Pour them alongside beef & venison, tomato-based dishes and cheese.
Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- DOCG
Bottles to look for.
- Accornero Bricco Batista, Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG, Italy
- Accornero Cima Riserva della Casa, Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG, Italy
- Angelini Paolo 'Adamant', Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG, Italy
- Cantine Valpane Perlydia, Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG, Italy
- Castello di Uviglie Le Cave, Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG, Italy
- Castello di Uviglie Pico Gonzaga, Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG, Italy
- Gaudio Bricco Mondalino Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- Hic et Nunc 'Monumento' Barbera del Monferrato Superiore, Piedmont, Italy
At the table.
- Beef & Venison
- Tomato-based Dishes
- Cheese
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 16 to 18°C.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
Barbera del Monferrato Superiore: common questions
01.What grapes is Barbera del Monferrato Superiore known for?+
Barbera is the signature grape of Barbera del Monferrato Superiore. Freisa, Grignolino and Dolcetto are also planted here.
02.What kind of wine does Barbera del Monferrato Superiore make?+
Barbera del Monferrato Superiore produces red wine.
03.Where is Barbera del Monferrato Superiore?+
Barbera del Monferrato Superiore is an appellation in Italy.
04.What food goes with Barbera del Monferrato Superiore wine?+
Try beef & venison, tomato-based dishes and cheese.
05.How long does Barbera del Monferrato Superiore wine age?+
Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.
More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Monferrato guide.