How to Choose a Barbera Wine

Barbera is a pleasant red wine that pairs well with just about any food. However, there are a few guidelines you should keep in mind before buying a bottle. Here they are.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Learn a little about Barbera wine. Pick up a Wine Spectator magazine or check out the Winexperience website.

2. Become acquainted with Barbera D'Asti. This Barbera is typically dry and full bodied. The minimum alcohol content per volume is 12 percent.

3. Find out about Barbera D'Alba. This Barbera is dry, medium-bodied, acidic, with an alcohol content of 12.5 percent per volume.

4. Know about aging. The flavors of Barbera wine become more full and complex as it ages. It is recommended that these wines are consumed in vintages between four and six years old.

Tips & Warnings

• Serve Barbera at between 60 and 65 degrees to experience all of its flavors.
• Let it breathe. Recommended breathing times for Barbera varies, but the minimum recommendation is 15 to 20 minutes.
• Don't serve this wine with salads. It is highly acidic and will clash with any vinegar-based salad dressings.

Resources

• Find more additional information about Barbera at Wine
• Blogs and articles about wine are available at Winexperience

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