Barbera

[ bahr-bair-uh; Italian bahr-be-rah ]

/ bɑrˈbɛər ə; Italian bɑrˈbɛ rɑ /

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noun

a red wine grape grown primarily in the Piedmont region of Italy and the Central Valley of California.

a dry red wine produced from this grape.

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Words nearby Barbera

barbel, barbell, barbellate, barbeque, barber, Barbera, barber chair, barber college, barberite, barber pole, barberry

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How to use Barbera in a sentence

Barbera is a versatile grape when it comes to food pairings.
An unexpected merlot from Tuscany surprises with complex flavors — and a $15 price tag|Dave McIntyre|February 26, 2021|Washington Post
Alberto Barbera, director of the Venice Film Festival, took the stage, flanked by a woman holding a trophy and a medal.
James Franco Shot His New Movie at the Venice Film Festival and I Was in It|Marlow Stern|September 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Of all the red wines from Italy, Thanksgiving begs for a Barbera from Piedmont.
The Best Thanksgiving Wines|Sophie Menin|November 19, 2010|DAILY BEAST
That evening Ulrich invited us to supper, and we drank Alois's health in a bottle of good Barbera wine.
A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest|Amelia B. Edwards

To mitigate, even though slightly, the embarrassment I summoned the waiter and ordered another bottle of the Barbera.
The Gentle Grafter|O. Henry

British Dictionary definitions for Barbera

Barbera

/ (baːˈbeɪrə) /

noun

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