2022 Ceretto Barbaresco Asili

If there is one vineyard that could be considered the absolute standard from the appellation of Barbaresco DOCG, this would be Asili. Known for producing wines with consistent finesse and power, Barbarescos from Asili are also known for their great elegance and longevity. The Asili vineyard area owned by the Ceretto family is located behind the flagship estate that Bruno & Marcello Ceretto founded in 1973. Pictured on the wine's label, the vineyard is south-southwest facing and reaches up to 950 feet (290 meters) above sea level at its peak, or 'Bricco.' The soil here is marked by the heavy presence of Marl from Santa Agata Fossili and due to the vineyard's specific undulations and microclimate, it is considered a standalone pocket of production. The grapes from this unique site have been vinified separately as a single vineyard since the early 1970s and is one of the Ceretto family's most well known crus.