Barbera Reserve
This wine of Piemonte, Italy, has long been a strong favorite in our list, for varietal expression and its adaptability to a broad range of possible culinary pairings. It is also the favorite discovery in red wines, for palates previously tending toward whites, and with any requirement of avoiding bold tannins. Barbera refreshes the dining experience of everyone.
Vintage Factors
Year
2018
Cellar Life
5yrs
This vintage will be remembered by all Virginia growers as one of the most challenging, characterized by a mild spring with early and very fruitful bud break, followed by well above average rainfall in June and July which required extensive leaf pulling and mowing. In our district we experienced a warm and fairly dry August which allowed some good to very good ripening.
Vinification
| Fermentation | 5-7 days in stainless steel |
| Maceration | 3-5 days |
| Composition | Barbera 100% |
| Aging | 8 months, used French oak barriques |
| Analysis | Alcohol, 12.5% |
| Residual Sugars, 0% | |
| Total Acidity, 0.59% |
Library Vintages
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Philéo
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2015
Paxxito (Malvaxia)
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Feudo Principi di Butera
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Brut Cuvée 1814
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Brut Rosé Cuvée 1814
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2018
Merlot
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2019
Pinot Grigio
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Castello d'Albola
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2019
Cabernet Sauvignon
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2018
Chardonnay
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2018
Sauvignon Blanc Reserve
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Brut Blanc de Blancs
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2018
Barbera Reserve
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2017
Sangiovese Reserve
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2018
Vermentino Reserve
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2018
Cabernet Franc Reserve
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2018
Chardonnay Reserve
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2014
Merlot Reserve
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2018
Viognier Reserve
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2017
Petit Verdot Reserve
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2017
Fiano Reserve
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2016
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
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2016
Nebbiolo Reserve
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2015
Octagon
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2019
Allegrante Rosé