Ascheri

Bright bright yellow. Intoxicatingly intense aromas of peach, mango and lychee, accompanied by spring flowers. The residual sweetness very subtle, never broad, very fresh on the palate with a wonderfully refreshing finish. As an aperitif a classic, for dessert a lively addition. SUPERIORE.DE

This noble white wine has a fascinating, lingering fragrance and taste, with a bold banana and pineapple aroma and a delicate floral note. Its delicate, fresh body ensures a pleasant, long-lasting bite and an animating drinking flow. SUPERIORE.DE

Brilliant ruby red. Intense varietal aroma of ripe red fruits, almonds and slightly roasted coffee, full of freshness, elegance and length on the palate. A top wine in its class, not least because of its excellent value. SUPERIORE.DE

The Fontanelle in the glass shows shining ruby and full bouquet of dark berry fruit like black currants. Dense and round on the palate, the juicy, fresh taste unfolds with typical Barbera acidity and well-integrated tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

Pale yellow, with a delicate scent of yellow apple, floral aromas and subtle peach fruit. On the palate it has a fine texture and aromatic depth, with hints of citrus fruit in the aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright ruby red with violet reflections, almost dark pink in the glass. Exciting nose of white pepper and raspberries, accompanied by some rosehip confit. In the drink very fresh, lively dancing, with a nice mineral-salty note and fresh, full fruit. This red wine is just as much fun with hearty grilled dishes as it is on the terrace in the evening sun. An unmistakable wine from the almost disappeared grape variety Pelaverga piccolo with a lot of personality! SUPERIORE.DE

The Nebbiolo grapes of Matteo's entry Barolo come from his three vineyards Serralunga d'Alba, La Morra and Verduno. Bright garnet red. Precisely coordinated bouquet of wild berries, rose petals and beautiful herbal spice. On the palate then a bright acidity, perfectly integrated tannins and a beautifully worked out primary fruit. Already very accessible at a young age, it will nevertheless increase in complexity over the years. Excellent value! SUPERIORE.DE

"Tasted blind. Mid to deep ruby with bricky rim. Deep, earthy cherry nose with a hint of Moroccan leather. Supple elegant fruit palate with quite a bit of tannin, but well balanced." Jancis Robinson

"The genial Matteo Ascheri produces wines from various parts of Piedmont, and most of the Barolos come from Serralunga, such as this communal blend. It's deep in colour, with dense cherry, mocha and liquorice aromas. It's ripe and concentrated with bold, ripe tannins that give force and persistence. The sumptuous fruit is balanced by ample spiciness and pep. Long." Decanter

"Intensely fragrant, this has enticing aromas of graphite, chopped mint, forest berry and new leather that practically leap out of the glass. Mirroring the nose, the chewy, vibrant palate delivers raspberry compote, mature black cherry, cinnamon and star anise along with an earthy hint of game. Firm tannins and fresh acidity keep balanced." Wine Enthusiast

"The Ascheri 2016 Barolo delivers a classic interpretation of the Nebbiolo grape, albeit with a plump and fruit-forward slant. The wine opens to dried cherries and blackberries with balanced background tones of spice, tar, leather and ash. These ethereal tones add to the elegance and depth of the wine. The character of this Barolo is dark and solid, making for an ideal medium to long-term proposition. When the wine is ready to drink five years or more down the line, I'd suggest a pairing with a heavier pasta dishes or risotto with wild porcini mushrooms." Robert Parker

Matteo Ascheri shows a fascination for the grape varieties of the Rhône valley and produces every year in extremely small quantities a pure Viognier of the extra class.

Intense straw yellow. Complex bouquet with aromas of apricot, white peach, violet and lavender. Round, full and persistent on the palate with an appetizing, tangy fresh citrus note in a very elegant long finish. This incredibly exciting and multi-layered wine is one of the brightest white wines of Piedmont. SUPERIORE.DE

Matteo Ascheri shows a fascination for the grape varieties of the Rhône valley and produces every year in extremely small quantities a pure Syrah of the extra class. What is also special about him is that he does not stereotypically join the ranks of the well-known big Syrah from California, France and Australia - quite the contrary.

Here opens a balsamic drop with an intense bouquet of cherry, rosemary and traces of ginger. On the palate it shines with a freshness, intensity and an exciting potpourri of teriyaki spice, smoke, again cherry and notes of smoked meat. Its impressive texture and a full, long finish make this Syrah experience unforgettable! SUPERIORE.DE

Pisapola, from the vineyard of the same name in the municipality of Verduno, offers a wonderful richness of texture and an impressive softness. This wine is open and honest, with an accessible style that highlights red cherries, undergrowth, wild berries and roses in a very harmonious way. The tannins are precisely measured, and in the finish its harmony and balance is once again captivating. No show-off of strength, but it shows the charming and authentic character and elegance of this great Nebbiolo vineyard. SUPERIORE.DE

"Tasted blind. Mid ruby with orange tinges. Compact and still-subdued nose with a hint of Moroccan leather. Supple and generous palate that is not yet entirely open. Polished, chewy tannins tasting of liquorice. Long but needs more time in the bottle to reveal its hidden depths." Jancis Robinson

"The Ascheri 2016 Barolo Pisapola is the most immediate and accessible of the single-vineyard series of wines offered by Matteo Ascheri, and this makes perfect sense given the younger, geologically speaking, Tortonian marl and Messinian calcareous clays of the site. The Pisapola cru is located in Verduno, and the wine reveals a looser, thinner texture that is characteristic of this subzone. The bouquet is subtle and elegant, although the wine's overall intensity clocks in at a lower threshold compared to some of the better-known comuni or villages of the Barolo appellation. It delivers a mild structure and a silky close." Robert Parker

"Rose, forest-berry, underbrush and new leather aromas shape the elegant nose. The savory palate mirrors the nose, featuring ripe Marasca cherry, licorice, menthol and a mineral note evoking rusty nail. Taut, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity provide support while a hint of game signals the close." Wine Enthusiast

Matteo's classic from the municipality of Serralunga d'Alba. Sorano shows exactly the weight and strength that we associate with this unique subzone of Barolo. The strong side of Nebbiolo is the focus here, the freshness of the fruit recedes nobly, yet noticeably into the background. Aromas of dried blackberries, ploughed earth, tobacco and crushed rock. Gripping tannins on the finish require a longer aeration, and with further aging in the bottle, lovers of strong Barolo will be in their element. SUPERIORE.DE

"Matteo Ascheri favors short, hot fermentations, adding an immediate layer of power and intensity that you feel right off the bat, especially in a classic vintage such as this. His 2016 Barolo Sorano definitely shows the darker color and thicker flavor concentration that comes with fruit grown in Serralunga d'Alba. The wine's bouquet is generous and rich with red rose petal, licorice, tar and smoky road asphalt. As is to be expected, the tannins are more prominent in the Barolo Sorano, with a pinch of tightness that needs a few extra years of bottle aging to soften. What really drives this wine forward is the quality and the contained intensity of the 2016 fruit. It's a classic for sure, although patience is required." Robert Parker

"Earthy and loaded with personality, this full-bodied red has aromas of camphor, new leather, game and ripe black-skinned fruit. On the concentrated palate, chewy tannins accompany fleshy Marasca cherry, crushed raspberry, truffle and tobacco." Wine Enthusiast

Matteo describes it as a wine that has as much to do with the place as with its family roots: coincidentally, his surname Ascheri is also the official name of the vineyard located in the municipality of La Morra. For this top wine of the house, as for the Coste & Bricco, the following applies: Barolo Ascheri is only produced in the best years.

Its bouquet and also its complex taste make it the most complete wine of the house. Wonderful in precision and structure, this Barolo has the highest recognition value in this top vintage and at the same time represents the signature of the house in an impressive way. SUPERIORE.DE

"New leather, camphor, wild berry and fragrant blue-flower aromas mingle together on this structured red. It's full bodied and dense, delivering succulent morello cherry, crushed raspberry licorice and tobacco framed in firm, fine-grained tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of evident alcohol, but thanks to the concentrated fruit, it doesn't dominate." Wine Enthusiast

"The Ascheri 2016 Barolo Ascheri is a beautiful wine that reveals a broad range of classic Nebbiolo aromas. The wine's bouquet is stirring and deep with cleverly contained intensity. As I mentioned before, the Ascheri winemaking process sees a short 16-day fermentation, at 30 degrees Celsius in the case of this wine. As a result, the aromas are clear, strong and direct. You could apply any number of descriptors to describe the bouquet: dried cherry fruit, rose, pressed violets, crushed stone, red clay and autumnal leaf. The wine is well supported at the back by firm tannins that come thanks to this classic, cellar-worthy vintage." Robert Parker