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G A ZIENDA UASTI V C ITIVINICOLA LEMENTE NIZZA MONFERRATO - AT - ITALIA Clemente Guasti founded the company in 1946, continuing his family s historic winemaking traditions.

concept of the estate-based "cru" for Barbera, a decidedly avant-garde idea for the area back then.

1 G A ZIENDA UASTI V C ITIVINICOLA LEMENTE NIZZA MONFERRATO - AT - ITALIA Clemente Guasti founded the company in 1946, continuing his family s historic winemaking traditions. He was a real innovator in terms of production quality and as far back as the 1950 s was already beginning to select grapes from the 20 best growers in the Nizza Monferrato area, thus initiating the concept of the estate-based "cru" for Barbera, a decidedly avant-garde idea for the area back then. At present the company has four large estates of its own, with a total area of 40 hectares, of which 29 in the most favourable positions are given over to vineyards. In the centre of the town which is the recognised home of the highest quality Barberas, the spacious cellars contain large oak barrels for the ageing of up to 1200 hectolitres of wine. After the death of Clemente Guasti, his sons Andrea and Alessandro, who worked alongside him for many years, have followed his winning philosophy, never compromising on quality, and they continue to achieve important accolades nationally and internationally. The family s winemaking traditions go way back to pioneer Secondo Guasti, who emigrated to California in 1881, taking cuttings of Barbera, which in the space of a decade he used to plant the world s largest vineyard. The results of his hard work are still visible in the town he founded, and which bears his name. 1935: Clemente Guasti all'età di 18 anni

2 Alcuni vigneti della Cascina "Fonda San Nicolao" Veduta aerea dei vigneti di Moscato della Tenuta Santa Teresa La Cascina Boschetto Vecchio vista dal pittore nicese Massimo Ricci Eventi in Cantina: Concerto di Clive Bunker(Jethro Tull) GUASTI CLEMENTE & FIGLI S.p.A. C.so IV Novembre, Nizza Monferrato (AT) Italia - Tel (2 linee r.a.) - fax info@clemente.guasti.it

G A ZIENDA UASTI V C ITIVINICOLA LEMENTE NIZZA MONFERRATO - AT - ITALIA BARBERA D ASTI SUPERIORE D.O.C. BOSCHETTO VECCHIO Species of grapes:barbera 100% Production area: own vineyards, Cascina Boschetto Vecchio in Nizza Monferrato.

Ages well. Goes well with: important first courses, roast meat, wild fowl, ripe cheeses. Recommended serving temperature: 18-20 C.

3 G A ZIENDA UASTI V C ITIVINICOLA LEMENTE NIZZA MONFERRATO - AT - ITALIA BARBERA D ASTI SUPERIORE D.O.C. BOSCHETTO VECCHIO Species of grapes:barbera 100% Production area: own vineyards, Cascina Boschetto Vecchio in Nizza Monferrato. Left to mature in oak casks: 1 year. Ruby-red colour with pomegranate reflections that become more marked with aging. Ample bouquet, with a plesant hint of wood. Typical assertive taste, dry. Ages well. Goes well with: important first courses, roast meat, wild fowl, ripe cheeses. Recommended serving temperature: C. Since 1946 the bottle of the Cascina Fonda San Nicolao and Cascina Boschetto Vecchio range of Barbera d Asti have been packed, and the finishing touches have been added, by hand - in the same way as the very first products were. BARBERA D ASTI SUPERIORE D.O.C. FONDA SAN NICOLAO Species of grapes:barbera 100% Production area: own vineyards, Cascina Fonda San Nicolao in Nizza Monferrato. Left to mature in oak casks: 1 year. Ruby-red colour with pomegranate reflections that become more marked with aging. Ample bouquet, with a plesant hint of wood. Typical assertive taste, dry. Ages well. Goes well with: important first courses, roast meat, wild fowl, ripe cheeses. Recommended serving temperature: C. BARCARATO Barbera d Asti Superiore d.o.c. Nizza Species of grapes: Barbera 100%. Production area: own vineyards, in the commune of Nizza Monferrato. Even before harvest-time, in the oldest vineyards are chosen those grapes that are fully ripe, these are then crefully picked and vinified separately. There follows a period of aging in oak barriques (small casks with a capacity of 225 litres) which lasts as long as is necessary to bestow an aura of nobility upon a wine that was already born to greatness. After which, before being shipped off for sale, Barcarato remains in the bottle for a further eight months. Very bright ruby-red colour. Harmonious, intense and resolute bouquet, with hints of violets. It has a full and satisfying taste, just tannic enough for the calibrate time the wine remains in the casks, robust in character and tenor; when imbibed, its many pleasant aromas are released. Goes well with: the usual range of food for a hight-class Barbera: red meat game and substantial second courses, but it also has what it takes to be sipped contemplatively. Recommended serving temperature: C.

G A ZIENDA UASTI V C ITIVINICOLA LEMENTE NIZZA MONFERRATO - AT - ITALIA GAVI D.O.C.G. Species of grapes: Cortese 100%.

Fresh, fruity, refined and highly elegant bouquet. Dry and light taste, pleasingly fresh and harmonious. A reasonably long-lasting white wine.

Production area: vineyards situated exclusively in the commune of Gavi. Straw-yellow colour with greenish traces.

Straw yellow in colour with a greenish tinge. Intense, fragrant bouquet with the scent of apple and pear. Full-flavoured and elegant, pleasantly bitterish.good ageing potential for a white wine.

7 G A ZIENDA UASTI V C ITIVINICOLA LEMENTE NIZZA MONFERRATO - AT - ITALIA GAVI D.O.C.G. Species of grapes: Cortese 100%. Production area: vineyards in the commune of Gavi Ligure and neighbouring areas in the province of Alessandria. Straw-yellow colour with greenish traces. Fresh, fruity, refined and highly elegant bouquet. Dry and light taste, pleasingly fresh and harmonious. A reasonably long-lasting white wine. Goes well with: any kind ok fish, hot and cold hors- d hoeuvres, it is also excellent as an aperitif. GAVI DI GAVI D.OC.G. Species of grapes: Cortese 100%. Production area: vineyards situated exclusively in the commune of Gavi. Straw-yellow colour with greenish traces. Fresh, fruity, refined and highly elegant bouquet. Dry and light taste, pleasingly fresh and harmonious. A reasonably long-lasting white wine. Goes well with: any kind ok fish, hot and cold hors- d hoeuvres, it is also excellent as an aperitif. ROERO ARNEIS D.O.C.G. Grape variety: 100% Arneis Production area: vineyards in the areas of Canale, Cornegliano, Santo Stefano Roero, Vezza d Alba and other towns on the boundaries of the Cuneo province. Straw yellow in colour with a greenish tinge. Intense, fragrant bouquet with the scent of apple and pear. Full-flavoured and elegant, pleasantly bitterish.good ageing potential for a white wine. Accompaniments: hors d oeuvres, fresh water fish dishes, sea food and white meats; an excellent aperitif. Recommended serving temperature: C. CORTESE ALTO MONFERRATO D.O.C. (tradizionale e vivace) Species of grapes: Cortese 100%. Production area: vineyards in the commune of Nizza Monferrato and Mombaruzzo. Straw-yellow colour with greenish reflections. Fruity, refined and delicate bouquet. Well-balanced, pleasingly acidulous taste, medium-bodied. Goes well with: any dish, throughout the meal, but it is excellent with fish and as an aperitif.

SPUMANTE BRUT RISERVA CLEMENTE GUASTI METODO CLASSICO Species of grapes: White Pinot 100% Obtained by means of the classical method of sparkling, it present a delicate mousse and a fine, long-lasting

Goes well with: every dish, right though the meal; ewcellent as an aperitif. " CLEMS" PINOT BRUT SPUMANTE Species of grapes: White Pinot 100%.

Serving suggestions: excellent as an aperitif, it goes marvellously with every dish. Best serving temperature: 8-10 C. ASTI SPUMANTE D.O.C.G.

Highly intense bouquet with a characteristic musky hint. Delicate taste, aromatic and sweet, typical of moscato (muscat). Not to be aged. Goes well with: fruit, patries and sweets.

8 SPUMANTE BRUT RISERVA CLEMENTE GUASTI METODO CLASSICO Species of grapes: White Pinot 100% Obtained by means of the classical method of sparkling, it present a delicate mousse and a fine, long-lasting perlage. Straw-yellow colour. Rich and intense bouquet, which gives rise to a large number of sensations. Imposing taste, good body and highly typical, it is justly harmonious. Goes well with: every dish, right though the meal; ewcellent as an aperitif. " CLEMS" PINOT BRUT SPUMANTE Species of grapes: White Pinot 100%. Greenish yellow colour, delicate froth and lasting perlage. Elegant and delicately fruity bouquet. Dry, well balanced and highly aromatic taste. Serving suggestions: excellent as an aperitif, it goes marvellously with every dish. Best serving temperature: 8-10 C. ASTI SPUMANTE D.O.C.G. Species of grapes: Moscato 100% Production area: vineyards in the communes of Nizza Monferrato and Cossano Belbo. Straw-yellow colour with greenish reflections. Highly intense bouquet with a characteristic musky hint. Delicate taste, aromatic and sweet, typical of moscato (muscat). Not to be aged. Goes well with: fruit, patries and sweets. BRACHETTO D ACQUI D.O.C.G. SPUMANTE Species of grapes: Brachetto 100%. Production area: vineyards in the commune of Acqui Terme and some neighbouring towns. Lively, medium-intense, ruby-red colour. Wide-ranging nose and with an aromatic touch that distinguishes it, very delicate. Sweet tasting, aromatic, pleasingly well-balanced with a lasting mousse. Goes well with: sweets and fruit at the end of the meal. Recommended serving temperature: C. GUASTI CLEMENTE & FIGLI S.p.A. C.so IV Novembre, Nizza Monferrato (AT) Italia - Tel (2 linee r.a.) - fax 0141/ info@clemente.guasti.it

Barbera d Alba. Piedmont.

Barbera d Alba. Piedmont. Barbera d Alba Appellation: BARBERA D ALBA DOC Cru: n/a Vineyard extension (hectares): 2 Blend: 100% Barbera Vineyard age (year of planting): Barbera 1990,1994,1974 Exposure: North-East Colour: Ruby red