Made from less well-exposed, rented parcels in the Asili vineyard, the 2001 Barbaresco Asij is an elegant and delicious wine, opening with a perfumed nose of flowers, crushed raspberries, mint and tar followed by flavors of soft red fruits. It will be a wine to enjoy relatively young. This sees fermentation of 12-14 days, malolactic fermentation is done in steel and the wine is aged 14 months in used barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2013. Importer: Moet Hennessy USA, New York, NY; tel. (212) 251-8200

Aromas of plums, light coffee and cedar. Medium- to full-bodied, with firm tannins and a long, caressing finish. Slightly alcoholic. But should come around nicely. Best after 2006. 1,700 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add