Produttori del Barbaresco
Barbaresco Asili Riserva 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged for 36 months in large oak barrels and 18 months in bottle. |
- Name and grape variety: Barbaresco DOCG Riserva made from 100% Nebbiolo, 2021 harvest
- Quantity produced: Limited production of 13,333 bottles in total
- Vinification process: Fermentation in steel at 30°C for 24 days with regular pump-overs
- Ageing period: 36 months in large oak barrels followed by 18 months in bottle
- Characteristics and serving: Notes of strawberry and minerality, pronounced tannins; decant for 1 hour, serve at 18-20°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barbaresco Asili Riserva by Produttori del Barbaresco is a wine of great structure made from Nebbiolo grapes. On the nose, it reveals clean fruit aromas, accompanied by distinct mineral notes. On the palate, strawberry dominates, balanced by fresh acidity and a firm tannic structure. The finish is taut and persistent, with hints of red apple peel. It expresses itself best after proper decanting, served alongside fresh pasta dishes, red meats, game or mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the heart of the Barbaresco area, where the vineyards of the renowned Asili subzone impart extraordinary finesse. The roots sink into a calcareous soil characterised by sandy veins, a geological composition that gives the sip a distinct mineral perception and shapes its framework. The identity of this hilly territory clearly emerges in the flavour profile, outlining a deep sip that is highly representative of its area of origin.
How it is produced
The manual harvest takes place in autumn, with the grapes collected in small baskets. In the cellar, the must ferments in stainless steel containers with a twenty-four day maceration on the skins. During this phase, frequent pump-overs ensure optimal phenolic extraction. This is followed by thirty-six months of ageing in large oak barrels, before concluding the process with a further eighteen months of maturation to achieve perfect structural balance.
History and Curiosities
The Barbaresco Asili Riserva 2021 from Produttori del Barbaresco is made from Nebbiolo grapes hand-picked. Produced in a limited edition of 13,333 bottles, overseen by oenologists Fabio Accomasso and Gianni Testa, it boasts 98 points from Vinous and 96 from James Suckling. Its structure is defined by 24 days of fermentation on the skins, followed by 36 months of ageing in large oak barrels and 18 months in bottle.
Awards
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2021
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
98/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1958
- Oenologist: Fabio Accomasso, Gianni Testa
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 120
Day after day, generation after generation, over fifty families tend the precious Nebbiolo vineyards to produce the finest grapes. The fruit of their labour is delivered to the Winery they founded in 1958 where, with care and respect, it is transformed into Barbaresco wine. Read more
| Name | Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Asili Riserva 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Produttori del Barbaresco |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Barbaresco Asili Riserva 2021 from Produttori del Barbaresco is made from Nebbiolo grapes hand-picked. Produced in a limited edition of 13,333 bottles, overseen by oenologists Fabio Accomasso and Gianni Testa, it boasts 98 points from Vinous and 96 from James Suckling. Its structure is defined by 24 days of fermentation on the skins, followed by 36 months of ageing in large oak barrels and 18 months in bottle. |
| Origin | Barbaresco (CN) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous soil with sandy veins |
| Harvest | From late September to late October (manual harvest). |
| Fermentation temperature | 30 °C |
| Fermentation | 24 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel at 30°C for 24 days on the skins with frequent pumping over; subsequent ageing in large oak barrels and in bottle |
| Wine making | The must is fermented in steel at 30 °C for 24 days on the skins, with frequent pumping over. After racking, the wine remains in the tank until the following September, when it begins ageing in wood for 1-2 years. |
| Aging | Aged for 36 months in large oak barrels and 18 months in bottle. |
| Year production | 13333 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |