- Third most planted grape in Italy. Used to be second, before the 1985 methanol scandal which killed at least 30 people and blinded many more
- Medium-bodied, fruity wines
- Deep color, high acidity, low tannins
- Native to Piemonte region of northern Italy, but grown all over Italy
- Plantings in Australia, South Africa, California, Argentina, Mexico, Texas
- Top international potential if well treated
Red dots on the map indicate Barbera appellations in its home region of Italian Piemonte.
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