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

This offers sliced plum, with hints of citrus fruit. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a medium-to-long finish. Has lovely length and finesse. Best after 2011. 1,100 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add