The 2019 Barbaresco Asili is ample, creamy and resonant. All the signatures of this site come through in a Barbaresco of breadth and resonance. Even so, the 2019 remains light on its feet. There is plenty of depth and persistence, but it is expressed in more of an understated manner. It's a beautiful wine.

This is a special treat. The Ceretto 2019 Barbaresco Asili (made with organic fruit) shows a tight or linear quality that is specific to this growing site. Aromas of dark fruit, blood orange and pencil shaving are even more pinpoint and focused in this beautiful vintage. This is a wine of enormous depth and length.

Barbaresco. Lustrous mid ruby. A deep perfumed red-fruit nose with a minty edge and still youthful. Compact, almost racy cranberry followed by sweet raspberry and firm tannins. Elegant and potent at the same time. Long, lingering finish that is still a little compact. Serious stuff and in need of further ageing. (WS)