Barbera

Question 1

Budding

Answer 1

Early

Question 2

Disease

Answer 2

Very resistant, but prone to fan leaf virus

Question 3

Yield

Answer 3

High

Question 4

Ripening

Answer 4

Relatively late, but earlier than Nebbiolo

Question 5

Wine Style

Answer 5

High acidity, medium tannin, medium to deep ruby colour, medium intense aromas (red plum/red cherry/black pepper), medium alcohol. Good to very good quality. Inexpensive to mid-priced. Some very good to outstanding wines, premium prices.

Question 6

Name some denominations

Answer 6

Barbera d’Asti, Barbera d’Alba, Nizza, Langhe Barbera