Produttori del Barbaresco Asili Riserva Barbaresco DOCG

Barbaresco DOCG, Italy

The finest wine from Italy's finest cooperative — Asili is widely considered the greatest single cru in Barbaresco. Northeast-facing vineyard above the Tanaro River; wines of extraordinary perfume and mineral tension. Dried rose, cherry, tar, iron, and orange peel. Aged exclusively in large Slavonian oak casks for 4 years. A benchmark for old-vine Nebbiolo requiring 15+ years; exceptional for 30+.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Nebbiolo's gamey-tar complexity and firm structure is the natural companion to pheasant's wild flavour; the Barolo sauce creates a regional wine-in-food echo; polenta grounds the richness.
• main: The thin Piedmontese egg pasta with sausage and bean ragù is the traditional Barbaresco accompaniment; the wine's acidity cuts through the pork richness; beans add earthiness that Nebbiolo loves.