Another beautiful 2015 Barbaresco that shows orange blossom, hibiscus, dried raspberries and cedar. Plenty of fruit tea on the medium to full body. Juicy tannins and an edgy, tangy finish. Drink from 2021.

From one of the most celebrated crus in the appellation, the 2015 Barbaresco Asili is streamlined and light with an ephemeral and graceful personality. There is an accessible side to this vintage that makes the wine taste beautiful and balanced straight out of the gate. But it will award those who wait. I especially admire the toned and silky elegance of the tannins. Only 4,000 bottles were made.

Barbaresco. Tasted blind. Just mid ruby. Hints of oak and spice on the nose with brooding fruit. Brooding concentration on the palate, too, with fine coating tannins. Great elegance and style. Needs time to open up. (WS)