Barbera d’Alba DOC is located in Italy’s northwestern region Piedmont. The zone includes the Langhe hills around the town of Alba

Philippines wine supplier Manila wine shop discusses wine by the grape variety Barbera.

October 4, 2010

Barbera d’Alba Wine

Barbera d’Alba DOC is located in Italy’s northwestern region Piedmont. The zone includes the Langhe hills around the town of Alba, overlapping the same zones as Barolo and Barbaresco also extending into the Roero zone. Barbera d’Alba vines are planted on steep sloping hills made up of chalky clay where the red grape variety Barbera produces good yields. This grape, like so many Italian indigenous varieties, has ancient origins, although evidence of this variety only appears in documentation dating back to the seventeenth century. It was first, officially cited in 1798 by the deputy director of the agregarian society, Count Nuvolone, who established the fundemental list of ampelography of the Piemontese varieties cultivated at the time. Originally known as Il or La Barbera by the Piemontese farmers, it was regarded for its rustic, strong and generous character. It was also a favorite amongst the Savoyard army who considered the wine a “sincere companion” due to the wine’s ability to help officers maintain a level head during the most difficult times in battle.

The best wines of Barbera d’Alba source their grapes from hillside vineyards close to those of Barolo. Some of the vineyards in Alba are also dedicated to the growing of Barbera’s more famed sibling and king of reds, Nebbiolo, as well as the intensely perfumed and black-fruited Dolcetto. This area was granted its classification in 1970 and the wine must only be made from the Barbera variety. For the added designation of Superiore it must be aged for a minimum of twelve months in oak.

Barbera is generally esteemed for its deep color, low tannins and high levels of acidity, which is unusual for a red grape growing in a warm climate. When young it offers fresh flavors of cherries, blueberries and raspberries. Unlike Barbera d’Alba’s counterpart Barbera d’Asti DOCG which is generally considered the more feminine in nature and produced in the classic, racy and lively style associated with Barbera, this red is charactaristically richer, bolder and fuller in flavor. It is usually made more in line with a Barolo or Barbaresco, powerful and rounded. Additionally, due to its high acidity, this wine is considered to be better with some age, to allow the fruit, oak, tannins and acidity to integrate.

Source: http://www.wine-searcher.com/regions-barbera+d%27alba

Although wines are widely available in most Asian countries, especially in Hong Kong which has eliminated import tariff on wines altogether, the availability of fine vintage wines is still very scarce.  Most wine merchants offer big names, young vintages and cheaper wines for everyday consumption.  Wine lovers and connoisseurs looking for something special often travel to Clark Pampanga Philippines to do their shopping at this Wine Shop in Manila.

At Yats Wine Cellars we believe that a little bit of knowledge in wine goes a long way to developing expectations in the wines we choose to buy or drink.  Without expectation, it is difficult to really enjoy wine to its fullest.  With this in mind, efforts are made by Yats Wine Cellars to make it as easy and enjoyable as possible for our clients to learn more about wine.

Birthday wine gifts is one of the most popular birthday gifts to give someone living in the Philippines.  Fine Vintage wine from Yats Wine Cellars is a sure winner and it does not have to cost a great deal to send someone a bottle in Philippines

To avail of wine catering service of Yats Wine Cellars, just contact this wine supplier in Manila or Angeles Clark Philippines for a meeting to design a theme for the event.  The venue for a wine event can be in the privacy of a home, the convenience of an office in Manila for example or in a clubhouse of a subdivision.   Wine glasses and accessories necessary for wine service are included in the wine catering service.  Moreover, interesting wine notes accompany the wine to help participants enjoy the event even more by learning a little bit about wine while enjoying the party.  A wine steward will be present to serve the wine.

There is also an exciting collection of white wine from Burgundy at this wine shop in Clark Pampanga such as Meursault, Chablis, Chassagne Montrachet, Puligny Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne and St. Aubin.  Red wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux and Rhone are also available with a good depth of back vintages too.  Visitors buy wine in Manila and Pampanga should not miss stopping at this wine shop for a few bottles of fine vintage wines to bring home.

http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila

Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple:  after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave.  From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City.  From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

Clark Wine Center

Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building

Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,

Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023

0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

Wine@Yats-International.com

YATS Wine Cellars

Manila Sales Office

3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,

Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605

(632) 637-5019   0917-520-4393  ask for Rea or Chay

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.