Barbera had been for a long time the basic wine that people drink at home everyday.
March 13, 2011
Barbera, The Red “Everyday” Wine
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Barbera is, first of all, a grape variety. The most important red grape in Piedmont, planted in every wine corner of this part of Italy, it could be described as a “regional brand”. When thousands of Piedmontese families had to move abroad as emigrants, they took in the new world few poor clothes, and Barbera vines. That is why today Barbera is also produced in Argentina and California. Barbera grapes produce Barbera wine, and it is curious to know that in Piedmontese-Italian language the vine is male (IL Barbera) but the wine is female (LA Barbera), perhaps as ancient farmers got much more satisfactions by drinking wine instead of hard working in the vineyards.
“La” Barbera had been for a long time the basic wine that people drink at home everyday. Barolo and Barbaresco were considered more “important” wines, for special occasions. As a matter of fact, things are now by far different, and many wine makers and wine lovers think of this wine as one of the best in Italy. In 2008, Barbera Asti and Barbera Monferrato have been officially declared docg (the top level of Italian wine categories)
Barbera wine is ruby red, and its typical perfumes are the same of rose, and black cherry. Taste is powerful, fresh and poor in tannins, and it is very well matching with food, specially traditional recipes, meat and barbecue. The regional name is Piemonte Barbera, but premium wines have also some different geographical specifications according to the place of production: Alba, Asti, Monferrato, Nizza, Colli Tortonesi and others. Everywhere the quality is high, but finding out the differences could be an exciting experience, a nice trip of pleasure, better when directly made in the wineries.
Source: http://www.italyinsf.com/2009/01/07/barbera-the-red-everyday-wine/
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This fine dining restaurant is also famous for its low carbohydrates “low carb” dishes highly recommended for frequent diners who are on a low fat food and favor healthy food. This is a unique restaurant that can help frequent diners maintain a healthy diet and enjoy delicious fine dining cuisine at the same time. Vegetarian dishes are a specialty here also and so are “halal” cuisines also.
Favorites of frequent diners, foodies and wine lovers are steaks, Wagyu, Foie Gras, lobsters, venison, kangaroo loin, osso buco, veal chops, Kurabuto pork, escargots and a good selection of cheeses to enjoy with fine Vintage port and Sauternes. Cuban cigars such as Monte Cristo, Cohiba, Upmann, Partagas, Romeo Julieta and Trinidad are also available in the Magnum Room which is a wine bar and lounge for before and after dinner relaxation. A good selection of Armagnac, Cognac, Single Malt, Vodka and other liquor is served in addition to the wine vintage wines some served by the glass.
Recent opinion survey of frequent travelers heading north towards Subic and Clark Pampanga revealed that the number one most frequently visited fine dining restaurant in Pampanga is Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar located in Clark Philippines.
Inquiries and reservations
Restaurant@Yats-International.com
(045) 599-5600
0922-870-5178
0917-520-4401
Ask for Pedro and Rechel
Http://www.YatsRestaurant.com
Getting to this fine dining restaurant of Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Pampanga Philippines
How to get to this fine-dining restaurant in Clark Philippines? Once you get to Clark Freeport, go straight until you hit Mimosa. After you enter Mimosa, stay on the left on Mimosa Drive, go past the Holiday Inn and Yats Restaurant (green top, independent 1-storey structure) is on your left. Just past the Yats Restaurant is the London Pub.
Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar
Mimosa Drive past Holiday Inn, Mimosa Leisure Estate,
Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines 2023
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay
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