Guasti ‘Superiore’ Barbera d’Asti DOCG is a distinguished red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy, specifically from vineyards in Nizza Monferrato. Bright garnet red, with hues that deepen as the wine ages. The nose is complex and intense, featuring notes of violet and wild roses, ripe blackberry, tart cherry, licorice, and dried spices, all complemented by a subtle hint of oak. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is dry, warm, and smooth, with notable acidity and low tannins. It exhibits pleasant minerality and a persistent finish, showcasing a well-balanced structure.

Barbera grape blend.

The Estate

In the 1946, Clemente Guasti founded the winery in the heart of Nizza Monferrato and he started to produce and sell the most high quality wines from the region. As a Great wine maker and innovator, his achievements already started on the first year of activity, reporting the origin of the grapes on the label of the wine bottle’s, this innovation had an important legacy on the intuition aimed at the world of Barbera, practically he began a precise indication linked to the concept of “cru”, referring to the importance and selections of owned vineyards.

Wine Making

Guasti ‘Superiore’ Barbera d’Asti DOCG is a distinguished red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy, specifically from vineyards in Nizza Monferrato. Crafted entirely from Barbera grapes, this wine undergoes a meticulous aging process: 12 months in oak barrels followed by 6 months in the bottle before release.

Food Suggestions

Pairs well with hearty dishes such as game, roast meats, beef stew with herbs, and meals with a touch of spice. Its structure and flavor profile also make it a suitable companion for aged cheeses.

• Available Size: 750mL (12 pc)
• Family-Owned
• Type: Wines
• Sub-type: Wines
• Class: Red
• ABV%: 14.5