Barbaresco Asili “Vecchie Viti” DOCG 2018

Roagna | Piedmont
Az. Agr. I Paglieri | Loc. Paglieri 9 | IT 12050 Barbaresco

Typical Asili: Vecchie Viti 2018 emerges from the glass with an impressive aroma. Sweet red berries, mint, blood orange, cinnamon and star anise form a wonderful network of aromas and flavours. The 2018 is graceful, light-footed and full of Asili seduction, but with that extra kick of tannin that is so typical of Roagna. With further bottle ageing, this is sure to be one of the great wines of the appellation! SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, brightening ruby colour with a fine garnet rim. Multi-layered nose, opens with notes of light tobacco, some cold smoke, then dried orange peel, cranberry and sour cherry, some cinchona bark in the background. Delights the palate with finely woven tannins in many layers, builds up long and continuously, extremely polished, long and salty on the final." Falstaff

"The 2018 Barbaresco Asili Vecchie Viti is often one of my favourites in the range, and this year is no exception. Silky tannins, sweet, perfumed aromas, juicy cherry fruit and cedar wood are some of the aromas and flavours that adorn this wonderfully expressive, flattering Barbaresco. Luca Roagna has found the right balance here. The 2018 is ethereal, but not light either. If anything, it has a lot to say. With a little time in the bottle, it is sure to become great." Vinous

"With juicy aromas and flavours of cherry, raspberry, rosehip, eucalyptus, green tea and white pepper, this expressive red wine is bursting with energy, while moderate tannins support the great salty aftertaste. It offers a good balance." Wine Spectator