Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Barbaresco Asili
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piedmont — Barbaresco (Asili cru).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.25%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo.
Method:
 
100% Nebbiolo; native-yeast fermentation in stainless steel, 20–25 day maceration, malolactic in 300L French oak, then ~2 years in large oak casks (with some tonneau). Organic/biodynamic farming.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Cherry, red-plum and wild strawberry with rose, orange peel, cedar, leather and subtle earth. Elegant and powerful, vibrant acidity, silky yet gripping tannins and a very long, spicy finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast beef, braised lamb, game (venison), aged cheeses, mushroom risotto and truffle dishes; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, miso-glazed fish or eggplant, umami mushroom stir-fries.
Vineyard Info:
 
Ceretto owns ~1.3 hectares in the Asili cru; vines on S/SW-facing slopes at ~270–290m on marl-rich (Santa Agata) soils. Estate founded 1973; vineyards farmed organically/biodynamically.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable scores for the 2020 vintage: Robert Parker (WA) 95; James Suckling 95; Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 95; Wine Enthusiast 94; Wine Spectator 93. Certified organic