Barbera
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years from vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit character.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pasta with Bolognese sauce, wood-fired sausage pizza, roasted pork tenderloin
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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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 2005 by entrepreneur Tim McEnery in Orland Park, Illinois, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants has pioneered a unique hospitality concept combining a Napa-style tasting room with contemporary dining. Headquartered in Downers Grove with its central winemaking facility in Woodridge, Illinois, the company operates on an innovative sourcing model, collaborating with top growers across California, Italy, Spain, and Australia to import premium grapes and juice. Under the guidance of their skilled winemaking team, Cooper's Hawk crafts a diverse, award-winning portfolio that ranges from expressive single-varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Barbera to prestigious, limited-release proprietary blends such as the Camille series and the XV Anniversary Blend.