barbera
|bar-be-ra|
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/bɑrˈbɛrə/
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/bɑːˈbɛrə/
Italian red grape / wine
Etymology
'barbera' originates from Italian, specifically the grape name 'Barbera' used in the Piedmont region; the name is likely derived from a local place-name or family name associated with the grape.
'barbera' appears in medieval and early modern Italian viticultural records as 'Barbera' and was adopted into English as the name of the grape and the wines made from it, retaining the original form.
Initially the term referred to the local grape name (and possibly a place or family name); over time it came to be used internationally to denote both the grape variety and wines produced from it.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an Italian red wine grape variety, grown mainly in Piedmont, noted for its high acidity and deep color; also used to refer to wines made from that grape.
The cellar included an old barbera from Piedmont that opened with bright cherry and high acidity.
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Noun 2
a surname (less commonly used in English contexts).
Mr. barbera attended the meeting as a vineyard consultant.
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Last updated: 2026/01/14 10:36