Ca' Del Baio Barbaresco DOCG "Asili" RISERVA

The Asili cru, located on an extraordinary hill in the municipality of Barbaresco, represents the maximum synthesis of the microclimatic and organoleptic vocation for the Nebbiolo grape.

The Grasso family is among the major owners of this prestigious strip of land and, respecting what previous generations have done, continues, year after year, to safeguard its values and carefully cultivate its owned vineyards.

After years of silent experimentation, in 2011 the first Barbaresco Asili in the Reserve version saw the light. The cornerstones of this precious wine are the Asili “environment” (land and climate), the Nebbiolo vine, our work as winemakers and the ambition that guides us to always explore new goals of quality and expressiveness of the territory.

Color garnet red; nose intense, with powerful lavender, pine, rosepetals, aromatic herbs, spices and goudron notes. taste dry, full-bodied and warm. It is exceptionally smooth and velvety in the mouth. It is ideal for pairing with braised and stewed red meat, game, and aged cheeses. It transforms into a meditation wine over time. Chocolate is an unusual , but surprisingly delightful pairing suggestion.

Winery: Ca’ Del Baio
Appellation: Piedmont
Average age of vines: 13 years
Farming Methods: Conventional
Maturation: 24 months in second and third passage tonneaux and one year in ceramics barrels. It’s finally refined in bottles for 12 months before it is released in the market.
Soil: Bluish clayey-limestone marl
Varietal: Nebbiolo
Vineyard Orientation: Facing south
Vineyard Size: N/A

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Ca' Del Baio Barbaresco DOCG "Asili" RISERVA 2018	95 James Suckling Attractive aromas of spiced cherries and blueberry bush with citrus peel, dried violets and spices. Medium- to full-bodied with a firm grip of tannins that give structure and backbone. Fine and focused with crunchy acidity in the background. Crushed stone minerality at the end. Long finish. Drink after 2025. 93 Vinous The 2018 Barbaresco Riserva Asili emerges from just three long rows across the upper slope of the Asili hillside. It shows a darker, more powerful side of Asili, which is amplified by aging in neutral 500L barrels. Nevertheless, the smaller scaled style of the year is evident, and yet the 2018 is impeccably balanced. This is a terrific effort for the year. The 2018 spent two years in 500L tonneaux and a year in ceramic vats prior to being bottled.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet