Asili
The Asili MGA, which extends in a 360° arc over the hill of the same name, has a very wide spectrum of exposures. The most renowned, as is so often the case, face south and southwest overlooking and flanking the Martinenga MGA. Cooler, but still of notable value is the basin bordering with Faset, while the vineyards with northern exposures are of lesser interest. The best Asili wines, like those of Martinenga, are usually focused more on elegance than structure, with rigorous though almost never aggressive tannins and a delicate fruit component. In other words, the quintessence of finesse.
Recommended tastings
Barbaresco Bricco Asili – Ceretto; Barbaresco Asili – Cà del Baio; Barbaresco Asili – Bruno Giacosa; Barbaresco Riserva Asili – Produttori del Barbaresco
Reference tastings
Barbaresco Bernadot – Ceretto; Barbaresco Martinenga Vigna Camp Gros – Tenute Cisa Asinari / Marchesi di Gresy
