Asili is a prestigious and historic Geographical Indication of the Barbaresco DOCG, a designation that limits vinification to four municipal districts in Langhe, including Alba, Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso. A terroir known for elegance, the vineyard turns 360° around the eponymous hamlet. The soil is calceareous marl and has a bluish color due to the high content of magnesium and calcium. The vines are thinned of excess bunches at the end of summer, leaving 5-6 bunches per vine on average. Hand harvested grapes are fermented on the skins in oak vats and then aged for 18 months in average sized oak casks before refinement in the bottle.

93 Points
Wine Spectator
2019 vintage
94 Points
Ken's Wine Guide.com
2019 vintage
Harvest Note
The 2019 vintage began with heavy rain and moderate snowfall the previous winter, with some snow in February that together accumulated an excellent water reserve. The classic spring weather was followed by hot and dry months of May and June. Abundant rainfall at the beginning of July allowed for an ideal and balanced ripening during the hot and dry summer season. The result was a vintage with a lesser number of grapes but characterized by outstanding quality.
Tasting Note
Garnet red in color, this aristocratic and complex wine offers notes of red fruits, violet, and fine spices. An elegant wine with a long, silky finish
Food Pairing
Mushroom risotto, roast pork, rack of lamb
Technical Data
GRAPES: Nebbiolo (100%)
APPELLATION: Barbaresco DOCG
PH: 3.59
ACIDITY: 5.8 g/l
ABV: 14%
AGING: Aged for a minimum of two years - 18 months in oak barrels
Unique Selling Points
  • Produced only in excellent vintages with very limited quantities
  • One of the most prestigious vineyards of Barbaresco
  • Very low yield, hand harvested with summer thinning of excess bunches

About the Grape

Nebbiolo
Young Nebbiolo can be tough, acidic and tannic; but mature, its blackberry and wild cherry flavors and aromas develop complex and sublime violet, rose petal, truffle and tar notes.
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