Barbera
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years from vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit character.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pasta with Bolognese sauce, wood-fired sausage pizza, roasted pork tenderloin
✨ Technical Specifications
Cooper's Hawk Barbera celebrates the vibrant heritage of a classic Italian grape thriving under the California sun. Originally hailing from the Piedmont region of Italy, where it has been cherished for centuries as the 'wine of the people,' Barbera was brought to California by Italian immigrants in the late 19th century. Cooper's Hawk sources their Barbera from premier California vineyards, capturing the grape's natural high acidity and deep color. The winemaking team crafts this red to highlight bright, juicy red forest fruits, dark cherry, and blackberry, softened by aging in select oak barrels. This aging process integrates subtle notes of vanilla, toasted oak, and baking spices, resulting in a beautifully balanced, food-friendly wine that bridges Old World structure with New World fruit intensity.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2005 by entrepreneur Tim McEnery in Orland Park, Illinois, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants has evolved into one of the United States' most expansive winery and hospitality concepts, headquartered in Downers Grove. The producer operates on an innovative model of globally sourcing premium fruit from esteemed vineyards in California, Italy, Spain, and Australia, while centralizing winemaking, blending, and barrel aging in Illinois. Their cellar philosophy prioritizes approachable, food-friendly, and balanced wines crafted to complement diverse culinary experiences. Cooper's Hawk is widely recognized for its extensive wine club selections and diverse portfolio, highlighted by proprietary red blends like the Camille series, Barrel Reserve, and Old Vine Zinfandel, as well as classic varietals and vibrant sparkling wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Barbera
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5% - 14.5%