2019 Barbaresco Asili
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The 2019 Barbaresco Asili is a pretty rich, heady wine. Black cherry, spice, leather and chocolate bring out the darker side of Asili. There's certainly plenty of richness. The Chiarlo Asili ultimately favors power and density over finesse. It's not my favorite style of Asili, but all the elements are nicely balanced just the same.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The Michele Chiarlo 2019 Barbaresco Asili has a fragrant bouquet with bright and punchy aromas of wild cherry, raspberry, blue flower and crushed stone. This vintage shows a level of energy and vitality that helps it stand out in a crowd, and the wine is elegant and silky in texture. This is an especially attractive expression from the celebrated Asili vineyard of Barbaresco.
Barbaresco. Maturing ruby with orange tinges. A ripe, sweet red-fruit nose that is already a little developed and with spicy touches from what looks like oak. Like a really late harvest. Rich and attractive on the palate but a little too easy-going for this top-class vineyard. (WS)
Barbaresco. Maturing ruby with orange tinges. A ripe, sweet red-fruit nose that is already a little developed and with spicy touches from what looks like oak. Like a really late harvest. Rich and attractive on the palate but a little too easy-going for this top-class vineyard. (WS)