# Boschetto Vecchio (Clemente Guasti)

> Red, Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG by [Clemente Guasti](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/clemente-guasti.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/clemente-guasti-boschetto-vecchio).

- **Producer:** Clemente Guasti
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Cascina Boschetto Vecchio
- **Production area:** Boschetto Vecchio vineyard in the Cremosina-Annunziata cru, Nizza Monferrato (owned vineyard Cascina Boschetto Vecchio).
- **Vinification:** 18 months in oak barrels, plus 6 months in bottle (English sheet). Sizes: 0.75 L, 1.5 L magnum and 3 L. Bottles have been finished by hand since 1946.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

The house's flagship Barbera cru, from the owned Boschetto Vecchio vineyard, aged 18 months in oak.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red. Ample, ethereal, vinous. Important, dry and harmonious, well structured, of great longevity. English sheet: notes of violet, red rose, tart cherry, raspberry, blackberry, vanilla and light tobacco.

## Food pairings

Important first courses, game and roast meats.