2005 Barbaresco Asili
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The estate's 2005 Barbaresco Asili opens with a beguiling profile of dried roses, spices and raspberries. It possesses a compelling inner sweetness supported by finessed, silky-textured tannins. This bottling offers notable elegance and class, but then again, it is Asili.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
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The estate's 2005 Barbaresco Asili opens with a beguiling profile of dried roses, spices and raspberries. It possesses a compelling inner sweetness supported by finessed, silky-textured tannins. This bottling offers notable elegance and class, but then again, it is Asili. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020. Its great to see Ca- del Baio and proprietor Giulio Grasso follow up their highly successful 2004s with this set of wines. Various American importers: Casa Bruno Llc, Portland, OR; tel. (503) 235-7429; Jan D-Amore Wines, Brooklyn, NY; tel. (917) 257-7994; Dolce e Dani Llc, Avon, CO