Name: Ceretto Barbaresco Asili 2022 750ml
Brand: Ceretto
SKU: 1010666
Price: 200.78 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 94.3 (4 reviews)

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Winery

Ceretto

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Varietal

Nebbiolo

The Nebbiolo grape varietal is widely understood to be the fruit responsible for Italy's finest aged wines. However, its popularity and reliability as a grape which gives out outstanding flavors and aromas has led it to be planted in many countries around the world, with much success. These purple grapes are distinguishable by the fact that they take on a milky dust as they begin to reach maturity, leading many to claim that this is the reason for their unusual name, which means 'fog' in Italian. Nebbiolo grapes produce wines which have a wide range of beautiful and fascinating flavors, the most common of which are rich, dark and complex, such as violet, truffle, tobacco and prunes. They are generally aged for many years to balance out their characteristics, as their natural tannin levels tend to be very high.

Country

Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.

Region

Piedmont

Situated in the north-western part of Italy, the region of Piedmont is known worldwide and is highly respected for the quality of the wines produced there. Many of the most successful sub-regions in Piedmont produce many of the world's finest red wines, such as those made from the excellent Nebbiolo grape varietal in areas such as Barolo and Barbaresco. However, the historic wineries which typify this region use a relatively wide variety of grapes, including Dolcetto and Barbera for their red wines, which are typically aged and have a delightful velvety character. Piedmont isn't all about beautifully complex red wines, though, as it is also famed for high quality, elegant sparkling wines, notably the Asti wines made with the white Moscato grape. The region benefits from a range of terroirs which are often well expressed in the sparkling wines, and a wonderfully consistent climate ideal for vineyard cultivation.

Appellation

Barbaresco

Barbaresco, a jewel within Italy’s Piedmont region, is an illustrious wine appellation celebrated for its exceptional Nebbiolo wines. Nestled alongside the Tanaro River, its unique terroir, characterized by marl and calcareous soils, imparts a distinct finesse to the grapes. What sets Barbaresco apart is the Nebbiolo grape’s expression—marked by elegant tannins and a captivating balance between power and grace. The region’s temperate climate and significant diurnal temperature variation enhance the grape’s aromatic complexity. Barbaresco wines, with their notes of red berries, roses, and earth, offer a refined alternative to the robust Barolo. Recognized for their approachability in youth yet capable of impressive aging, Barbaresco exemplifies the artistry of Piedmontese winemaking, inviting enthusiasts to savor the rich tapestry of flavors and the inherent elegance of Nebbiolo.

WA 95pts

Wine Advocate

The Ceretto 2022 Barbaresco Asili has a little more power and structure at the back compared to the Gallina and Bernadot; however, it shows a similar directness and transparency that gives it a sharp and focused personality. You get more textural heft here as well, with very fine, glossy tannins. Fruit comes from a 1.2-hectare site at 200 and 290 meters in elevation. This vineyard has been singled out for excellence since the 1970s.

JS 95pts

James Suckling

Aromas of earth, strawberries, watermelon and orange peel, with restrained touches of licorice, cherrystones and dried flowers such as roses and violets. Medium-bodied yet weighty and concentrated, with velvety tannins and lifted acidity. More elegant than powerful, it needs time for better integration of its grainy finish. Try from 2026.

VM 94pts

Vinous Media

The 2022 Barbaresco Asili is another impressive wine from Ceretto in this very challenging year. All of the inner perfume and nuance of Asili comes through in the glass. Sweet red fruit, kirsch, mint and sweet spice build over time. Asili is always Asili. That's pretty much all there is to it.

WS 93pts

Wine Spectator

Rich, dense and defined by bracing acidity, this red leaves a crisp, crunchy expression. Strawberry and cherry fruit is accented by floral, mineral and spice elements. Balanced and persistent in its linear profile, with mouthcoating tannins lining the chalky finish. Best from 2028 through 2043.

Winery Notes

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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Varietal

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Country

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Region

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Appellation

Barbaresco

Wine Advocate

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