Barbera, traditionally indicated in female (“la” Barbera), is the second most-planted red wine grape variety in Italy and one of the most representative grape varieties in Piedmont that covers approximately 35% of entire vineyard surface in the region. It gives good yields and can impart deep colour, low tannins and (unusually for a warm-climate red grape) high levels of acidity. Originally from the Monferrato district, the grape variety is of course cultivated all over the region with the denomination Piemonte DOC, but mainly in the south-eastern provinces of Asti and Alessandria, where it reaches its maximum expression in Barbera del Monferrato and Barbera d’Asti, two wines which were given the denomination of origin in 1970. . Wine made from Barbera grape variety come in a wide variety of styles, with each having its own character based on its particular place of origin.

About the wine

Since 1946, Boschetto Vecchio bottles have been handcrafted and finished exactly as the first ones ever produced. Production area The “Boschetto Vecchio” vineyard located in the Cremosina–Annunziata cru in Nizza Monferrato.
Aging 18 months in oak barrels.

Tasting notes

Colour Intense ruby red.
Aroma Broad, vinous and ethereal.
Taste Important, dry and harmonious. A wine with solid structure and great longevity.

Food pairing

Pairs excellently with substantial first courses: game, roasted meats.

Optimal serving temperature 18–20 °C.