Country: Italy Region: The town of Govone Grape: Barbera
Produttori del Govone, producers of Terre Sabaude Barbera D’Asti, was founded in 1957 as a small farm cooperative that has now grown to 200 active members. Situated on the left bank of the Tanaro River between Asti and Alba, the town of Govone has a glorious history. Additionally, its position, the meeting point for the prestigious wine zones of Langhe, Roero and Montferrato, has made Govone a village well-suited for wine production. The company cultivates 300 acres, with its flagship being the Barbera grape.
Barbera d’Asti, one of the most famous wine areas in Italy’s northwestern Piedmont region, became a DOC in 1970. and upgraded to its DOCG classification in 2008. Barbera d’Asti surrounds the town of Asti, zones of Langhe, Roero and Montferrato, has made Govone a village well-suited for wine production. The company cultivates 300 acres, with its flagship being the Barbera grape.
Barbera d’Asti, one of the most famous wine areas in Italy’s northwestern Piedmont region, became a DOC in 1970. and upgraded to its DOCG classification in 2008. Barbera d’Asti surrounds the town of Asti, and Barbera is the most widely planted red wine variety.
Their selection, 100% Barbera fruit, is brilliant ruby red in color. The taste profile includes a red cherry nose; high acidity and white pepper spice, all held together with soft dusty tannins and very balanced moderate alcohol. This represents the classic expression of the pure fruity Barbera grape. Enjoy it now, at room temperature or slightly chilled. A wonderful companion for a meal of pizza, burgers, cold cuts, or any young cheeses.
Terre Sabaude Barbera D’Asti:
BARBERA GRAPES — A prolific Italian variety grown in Piedmont, whether alone or blended, the Barbera grape makes light, fresh, fruity wines that are very good. Almost as fine as the Nebbiolo grape from that same region, Barbera grapes produce wine that is softer in tannin, at least as high in acidity, and excels around the Alba and Asti areas. (Also grown in California, this Italian grape, when grown here in the U.S.A., is high in natural acidity and is used mostly for blending.)
