BARBERA:
Barbera is an Italian varietal which is very popular in the Piemonte region of North West Italy. The wines made from barbera usually have a deep red colour are medium bodied and have a refreshing level of acidity.
THE VINEYARDS:
The grapes for this wine come from our Safsufa vineyard, in the Upper Galilee which is located in the foot hills of Mount Meron, at an altitude of about 620 meters.
WINEMAKING:
Close proximity of the vineyards to the winery allow the grapes to be processed as soon after picking as possible. Initial fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks, and the wines were pumped over every day in order to ensure maximum colour extraction. After pressing and malolactic fermentation the wine was racked into year old French oak barrels for just under a year, before bottling.
TASTING NOTES:
Barbera is a deep purple colour, the nose is intense with raspberries, rose petals and sweet confectionary
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Barbera is one of the most food friendly wines. Low tannins in the wine will not overpower food. The acidity in this wine complements many foods. Any meal with a tomato sauce is a perfect match with Barbera.
Wine Dalton, Barbera, 2004
Region/Variety Israel
Tasting Note Dalton, Barbera, 2004: A very nice first Barbera release from this winery. Developed in oak casks for 9 months, dark cherry red in color, showing medium-bodied, soft and round with good balancing acidity and tempting aromas and flavors of ripe berries, cherries and minerals, ending on a lightly spicy finish. Drink now or in the next year or so. Score 87. K (Tasted 16 Feb 2006)
Score 87
Tasting Date 2006-02-16
Author Daniel Rogov (
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