Barbera is a black grape variety used to produce red wines .
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| Original title | Barbera |
| Colour | red |
| Main regions | Italy, Argentina, USA, Australia |
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Geography
It belongs to the ecological-geographical group of Western European grape varieties. The variety was first mentioned in the cadastral document (1512) issued by the municipality of Chieri. Grow mainly in Piedmont and other areas of northern Italy. In addition, it is cultivated in the territory of other countries of the world: Argentina, USA, Australia.
Key Features
The strength of the growth of vines is strong. The leaf is medium, five-lobed. Leaves pubescent on the lower surface. A cluster of medium conical shape or large with pronounced wings. The berries are medium and small size, round, black. The yield of this grape variety strongly depends on the conditions, but is usually high. Refers to varieties of late ripening period.
Application
The variety is the basis for the creation of wines: dry, table. Barbera d'Asti and Barbera d'Alba
Synonyms
Also bears the following names: Perricone, Pignyatello