Category Archives: Barbera

Mini-Review – Agostino Pavia Blina Barbera d’Asti 2010

Posted on June 3, 2013 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

When I came across a Barbera aged in stainless steel instead of oak, I had to pick up a bottle!  It opens with aromas of red berries and a hint of white pepper .  The palate has simple, bright tastes of cranberries and red cherries with … Continue reading →

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Weekend Wine and Food Pairing- Barbera and Pizza

Posted on March 30, 2012 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

Pizza.  It is pretty much a Sunday night tradition at our house.  I generally make my own crust and always decorate the pizza with fresh cheese and great toppings.  I am Italian so I love drinking an Italian wine with an Italian dish (even though … Continue reading →

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Unique Blends from the Sierra Foothills Part 2- Avanguardia 2008 Premiato

Posted on January 26, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

In continuing my reviews on Avanguardia Wines unique blends, I want to move on to another one of their interesting proprietary blends.  The 2008 Premiato is a blend of 55% Dolcetto and 45% Barbera.  Both are native to the Italian Piedmont wine … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Italian Food Companion- Quattro Leoni 2008 Barbera D’Asti

Posted on September 9, 2011 by wineandgoodfood 2 Comments

When I drink Barbera, I often dream about being in Italy, sipping the glass at a small, picturesque cafe in Rome.  Barbera is a juicy Italian wine that I regularly seek out when I go to Italian restaurants.  It’s a great, everyday, Italian red…generally … Continue reading →

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