The 2008 Barbaresco Asili is a plump, juicy wine loaded with dark red fruit, mocha, flowers and spices. This is an unusually fleshy Barbaresco for the vintage made in a fruit-driven style. Maybe it is a function of the vintage, but I don’t see a ton of Nebbiolo pedigree coming through. Still, the wine is quite attractive on its own terms. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018. Various American importers, including: Casa Bruno, Portland, OR; tel. (503) 235-7429, Caroline Debbane’ Selection, Los Angeles, CA; tel. (323) 472-5242; Bertin Henri Selections; tel. (305) 343-4054