These wines confirm Ceretto's elegant, understated, restrained style of winemaking. All three 1988 Barbarescos would benefit from more cellaring. Although the Bricco Asili and Faset were closed, both are elegant wines with bouquets that suggest bing cherry, cedar, and leather. On the palate, they are medium-bodied and tannic. The Barbaresco-Asij is a medium-bodied, stylish Barbaresco that can be drunk now, or cellared for 7-8 years. I should note that all three Barbarescos were tight when they were first opened, and needed a minimum of one hour's breathing. Even the following day the wines were considerably more flattering to taste than immediately after opening. Importer: Palace Brands, Hartford, CT.

Ripe and plummy, but also redolent of varnish, underbrush, tar and bitter almond, turning tough and tannic on the finish. Maybe best after 1998, but it is always going to be exotic. 3,330 cases made.??–null??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add