2000 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili Riserva Red Label
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The 2000 Barbaresco Riserva Asili was tasted from numerous bottles, both in magnums and 750-milliliter bottles, and pours a medium garnet color. Across the board, while there was undoubtedly a bit of bottle variation, it displayed mature notes of dried cranberries, dusty earth, rhubarb, dried roses, and smoky incense. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine, chalky tannins and a delicately tapering, perfumed finish. While it’s likely just past its peak, it’s showing off plenty of Burgundian-like finesse, and these are corks that are ready to pull.
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Robert Parker
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Bruno Giacosa's 2000 Barbaresco Riserva Asili, which I tasted from magnum, was also magnificent. From bottle the 2000 is starting to fade a little, but in the big bottle it remains youthful, vibrant and impeccable. To be sure, the 2000 won't be terribly long-lived, but we caught it on a day when all the elements were singing. This was a great showing. (AG)
The nose alone on this is reason enough to buy this. Rich and decadent with dried meats, dried mushrooms, ripe fruits, all tied together by flowers and a light cigar box character. The palate isn't bad either, loads of dried fruits, full-bodied and rich. Total decadence with a wild character. Makes me smile.
About the producer
Bruno Giacosa – now run by daughter Bruna – is a cult Nebbiolo producer, that has consistently made some of the best single-vineyard Barbaresco and Barolo from the 1960s onwards. The“red-label” Riservas are some of the finest and most collectable wines in Italy.