2017 Barbaresco Asili

The 2017 Barbaresco Asili is gracious and nicely lifted. In this vintage, the Asili is a touch fleeting. Cedar, sweet pipe tobacco and mint add layers of aromatic nuance in a translucent, gentle Barbaresco that will drink well with minimal cellaring. I wish there was a bit more depth, but all the elements are finely knit in a Barbaresco that offers plenty of Asili allure, especially with a few hours of air.