The 2006 Barbaresco Bricco Asili opens with a gorgeous bouquet of sweet roses, raspberries and spices that meld seamlessly into a core of super-ripe fruit. Soft and generous on the palate, the Bricco Asili reveals lovely length and a generous, enveloping finish. The tannins are quite soft in the 2006, which leads me to believe the wine will drink nicely with a minimum of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2021. This is a pretty set of 2006 Barbarescos from Ceretto. The wines show excellent textural softness and beautiful integration of tannins. All of these wines improved markedly with air. Importer: Wilson Daniels Ltd, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9661

Perfumed, with flowers, berries and light lemon peel. Full-bodied, with a solid core fruit and tannins, but a little subdued. Tight, yet shows a good core and structure. Best after 2011. 220 cases made, 50 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add