Ceretto Asij Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, Italy

賽拉圖酒莊阿思怡巴巴萊斯科紅葡萄酒

點擊次數：9205

The 2004 Barbaresco Asij reveals an open, sweet personality with suggestions of flowers, spices and toasted oak that complement the fruit. The Asij has always been a fairly accessible bottling, but the 2004 looks to be surprisingly early-maturing. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2014. For the most part, this is a strong set of new wines from Ceretto. The 2004 single-vineyard Barbarescos are both outstanding and the Barolo selections aren’t too far behind. Unfortunately there is no Barolo Bricco Rocche in 2003. The wines still show a generous use of oak, but when vintage conditions are favorable, the wines can be beautiful, as the 2004 Barbarescos attest. My one criticism is of the entry-level wines. The Barbaresco Asij and Barolo Zonchera are both disappointing relative to best wines at this level. Ceretto certainly has the resources to do better.Importer: Moet Hennessy USA, New York, NY; tel. (212) 251-8200

Aromas of blackberry, meat and hints of flowers follow through to a full-bodied palate, with soft, silky tannins and a medium finish. Has outstanding concentration. Best after 2010. 2,350 cases made, 800 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

In 2004, Ceretto has made a pleasant, fragrant Barbaresco; on the nose it had dark fruit aromas mingled with dried roses and a hint of mint. On the palate, the fruit is soft and the floral quality more pronounced. Nice, medium finish. Needs a couple more years.——M.G.(12/31/2007)—— 89