Produttori del Barbaresco Asili 2021 750ml

Product Info

98pts Vinous Antonio Galloni
"The 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Asili is an alluring beauty that melds together the signatures of this site with the structure of the year at this address. Floral, bright and bursting with energy, the Asili is a star. Blood orange, kirsch, red-toned fruit, cedar, mint and spice rush from the glass. Here, too, readers will have to be patient. This is pure and total sensuality." - Antonio Galloni

Terroir
Sourced from the famed Asili cru in the heart of Barbaresco, this Riserva comes from one of the appellation’s most elegant and sought-after vineyard sites. The vineyard’s calcareous marl soils, ideal southwest exposure, and moderate elevation create conditions that consistently produce Nebbiolo of exceptional perfume, finesse, and balance. While Asili possesses the structure for long aging, it is often distinguished by its graceful texture and aromatic complexity, making it one of Barbaresco’s most captivating crus. The exceptional 2021 vintage delivered wines of remarkable purity, concentration, and precision.

Winemaking & Technical Notes
Produced only in outstanding vintages, Produttori del Barbaresco’s single-vineyard Riservas are crafted using traditional methods that place vineyard expression above all else. Extended maceration and prolonged aging allow Nebbiolo's naturally firm tannins to integrate while preserving the unique personality of the Asili vineyard. The result is a wine that combines elegance, transparency, and extraordinary longevity.

Tasting Notes
Brilliant garnet in the glass, the 2021 opens with beautifully lifted aromas of rose petal, wild strawberry, red cherry, blood orange, and violet layered with notes of tea leaf, anise, crushed stone, and delicate spice. The palate is refined and seamless, offering vibrant red fruit framed by finely textured tannins and bright, energetic acidity. As the wine evolves in the glass, subtle notes of tobacco, dried herbs, licorice, and earthy minerality emerge, leading to a remarkably long, graceful finish defined by precision and persistence.

Food Pairing & Service
A classic expression of Nebbiolo, this wine pairs beautifully with braised veal, roast duck, mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, game birds, and aged cheeses. Its elegance also makes it a superb companion to refined Northern Italian cuisine. Decant for one to two hours in its youth and serve slightly below room temperature to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity.

Cellaring Potential
Built for decades of evolution, the 2021 Asili Riserva will continue to develop gracefully for 20–30+ years. With time, its vibrant floral and red fruit character will give way to increasingly complex notes of dried rose, leather, forest floor, truffle, and savory spice while retaining the remarkable elegance and balance that define the Asili cru.