Ceretto

Barbaresco Asili

Italy, Piedmont

2021

Barbaresco Asili
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The flagship of Barbaresco municipality, Asili, is a place of special symbolic value for the Ceretto family, this being the very first piece of land that they developed. Atop a hill with multiple exposures and limited production, this Barbaresco is their crowning glory. Regal, yet understated, perfumed and enticing…textbook Barbaresco!

Barbaresco Asili

A limited productivity

The absolute flagship of the Barbaresco municipality, Asili holds particular symbolic value for us, having been the first piece of land we developed in the early seventies.

Located at the top of the hill with multiple exposures, it has limited productivity.

The expression of Nebbiolo that we draw from it is deeply intertwined with the terroir, yet it also traces an original profile. Our Asili expresses itself uniquely, but without disrupting expectations or erasing landmarks. It does not violate the canons of the designation; it interprets them. The wine is the quintessence of aromatic lightness and sobriety. The nose is piquant, deep, and tapering: an ode to blood orange, sweet briar, and small, crisp fruits. On the palate, it is monumental, instilled with prodigious tannins and notable acidity—elements that form the foundation of its renowned ageing potential.

Tasting
NOTES

A regal yet understated Barbaresco; elegant, pure, perfumed and very enticing. The nose displays roses, violets, wild strawberries and hints of spice and tar. High sandy tannins are well integrated creating a soft velvety texture to the vibrant red fruit. Crisp acidity underpins the earthy flavours adding complexity. Young, of course, but vibrant and with a wonderful expression of place. Textbook!

Food
PAIRINGS

Tajarin pasta with with truffle…a luxury dish but gorgeous. Alternatively, enjoy with sweatbreads with cauliflower cream and white alba truffle.

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