Kosher Barbera Wines | Best Selection and Service

Barbera wines offer great acidity and low tannins, juicy fruit, floral notes and some spice making them easy to drink and food friendly - especially italian food, think pizza, pasta as well as grilled foods and charcuterie. For most, Barbera is synonymous with Italy, as it is a popularly grown varietal across the country. There are two prominent regions in Italy producing Barbera wines. Barbera d'Asti and Barbera d'Alba.

Barbera d'Asti is further North in Piedmont and in the same region that Moscato d'Asti is made. Barbera d'asti is lighter in color and body with primary red fruit aromas and flavors (think Moscato being a light wine). Barbera d'Alba is nestled between the Barolo and Barbaresco regions - known for their big wines (made from Nebbiolo) - likewise, Barbera d'Alba is darker in color, has more body with darker fruit aromas and flavors it is likely to have more tannin as this region has rich soil and the wines here tend to spend more time in oak.

Barbera favors warm climates making it suitable for growing in Israel. Many Israeli winemakers have used Barbera in blends while some have produced single varietal wines, Shiloh and Lueria are the most notable. These aren't expensive wines, and good expressions can be found in the lower premium price range.