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Ceretto Barbaresco Asili 2014 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barbaresco
VM
94
WS
93
JS
93
WA
92
Additional vintages
VM
94
Rated 94 by Vinous Media
Luminous bright red. Perfumed aromas of red cherry, red rose, violet and minerals are complicated by delicate hints of cinnamon and quinine. Dense, juicy and bright in the mouth, with powerful, penetrating red cherry and raspberry flavors boasting a strong mineral underpinning. The finish is silky and long, not to mention strongly perfumed by a very pure repeating note of violet. A knockout Asili of uncommon power. Readers who have had the foresight to stock up are in for a treat. In 2014, Barbaresco had 300 millimeters less rain than Barolo, and that difference really shows in Barbaresco’s surprisingly successful wines. ... More details
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Ceretto Barbaresco Asili 2014 750ml

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Professional Ratings
VM
94
WS
93
JS
93
WA
92
VM
94
Rated 94 by Vinous Media
Luminous bright red. Perfumed aromas of red cherry, red rose, violet and minerals are complicated by delicate hints of cinnamon and quinine. Dense, juicy and bright in the mouth, with powerful, penetrating red cherry and raspberry flavors boasting a strong mineral underpinning. The finish is silky and long, not to mention strongly perfumed by a very pure repeating note of violet. A knockout Asili of uncommon power. Readers who have had the foresight to stock up are in for a treat. In 2014, Barbaresco had 300 millimeters less rain than Barolo, and that difference really shows in Barbaresco’s surprisingly successful wines.
WS
93
Rated 93 by Wine Spectator
A fresh, streamlined version, exhibiting floral, cherry, tar, wild herb and tobacco flavors. Iron and sanguine notes chime in on the dusty finish. This is holding back today, yet there is plenty in reserve. Very elegant. Best from 2021 through 2033. 250 cases made.
JS
93
Rated 93 by James Suckling
This Barbaresco shows so much complexity with ash, dried rose stems, fruit tea and citrus. Full body, grippy tannins, loads of pure red fruit and a long finish. Drink in 2021.
WA
92
Rated 92 by Wine Advocate
The 2014 Barbaresco Asili is a little bashful at first, and it takes some time before it makes its personality known. On first impact, it is timid and nervous, but it becomes much louder and more confident with a little extra time in the glass. The bouquet is redolent of dark fruit, dried cherry, campfire ash and crushed mineral. Ultimately, this is an elegant and graceful wine that will flesh out further as it continues its evolution.
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Forest floor, rose, iris, woodland berry, new leather and camphor aromas are front and center. The lean, liner palate is still youthfully austere, offering sour cherry, roasted coffee bean, star anise and botanical herbs set against vibrant acidity and assertive, close-grained tannins. Pairs well with mushrooms and first courses.
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size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barbaresco
Additional vintages
Overview
Luminous bright red. Perfumed aromas of red cherry, red rose, violet and minerals are complicated by delicate hints of cinnamon and quinine. Dense, juicy and bright in the mouth, with powerful, penetrating red cherry and raspberry flavors boasting a strong mineral underpinning. The finish is silky and long, not to mention strongly perfumed by a very pure repeating note of violet. A knockout Asili of uncommon power. Readers who have had the foresight to stock up are in for a treat. In 2014, Barbaresco had 300 millimeters less rain than Barolo, and that difference really shows in Barbaresco’s surprisingly successful wines.
green grapes

Varietal: Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo grapes have been grown for centuries in the hilly region of northern Italy, and have more recently started to appear in many New World countries, too, where modern vintners have expressed great enthusiasm for their fine characteristics. Their fame and popularity is widely known, and the Nebbiolo varietal is recognized as the grape responsible for producing the legendary fine wines of Italy. Indeed, this grape is packed full of intense and interesting flavors, ranging from truffle and prune, to tobacco and violets, making the wines they produce a sensory delight which simply get better the longer they are aged. The grapes also lend a beautifully pale red color to their wines, which helped secure their place as some of the finest and most elegant to be found anywhere on earth.
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Region: Piedmont

The beautiful region of Piedmont in the north west of Italy is responsible for producing many of Europe's finest red wines. Famous appellations such as Barolo and Barbaresco are the envy of wine-makers all over the world, and attract plenty of tourism as a result of their traditional techniques and the stunning setting they lie in. The region has a similar summer climate to nearby French regions such as Bordeaux, but the rest of their year is considerably colder, and far drier as a result of the rain shadow cast by the Alps. The wineries which cover much of Piedmont have, over many generations, mastered how to make the most of the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which thrive here, and nowadays are beginning to experimenting with many imported varietals to increase the region's range and meet international demand.
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Country: Italy

It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.
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Varietal: Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo grapes have been grown for centuries in the hilly region of northern Italy, and have more recently started to appear in many New World countries, too, where modern vintners have expressed great enthusiasm for their fine characteristics. Their fame and popularity is widely known, and the Nebbiolo varietal is recognized as the grape responsible for producing the legendary fine wines of Italy. Indeed, this grape is packed full of intense and interesting flavors, ranging from truffle and prune, to tobacco and violets, making the wines they produce a sensory delight which simply get better the longer they are aged. The grapes also lend a beautifully pale red color to their wines, which helped secure their place as some of the finest and most elegant to be found anywhere on earth.
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The beautiful region of Piedmont in the north west of Italy is responsible for producing many of Europe's finest red wines. Famous appellations such as Barolo and Barbaresco are the envy of wine-makers all over the world, and attract plenty of tourism as a result of their traditional techniques and the stunning setting they lie in. The region has a similar summer climate to nearby French regions such as Bordeaux, but the rest of their year is considerably colder, and far drier as a result of the rain shadow cast by the Alps. The wineries which cover much of Piedmont have, over many generations, mastered how to make the most of the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which thrive here, and nowadays are beginning to experimenting with many imported varietals to increase the region's range and meet international demand.
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