Notes of spiced cherries and dried wild strawberries with dried rosemary, lilac and bark. Medium- to full-bodied with a firm grip of velvety tannins and juicy acidity coming through. Attractive notes of cherries and dried herbs mixed with citrus peel. Vibrant. Try from 2025.

There's a sappy, old-vine character to this red, featuring intense cherry, strawberry and floral aromas and flavors. Accents of wild herbs, iron and tobacco add depth as this plays out on the lingering finish, showing excellent balance and length. Best from 2024 through 2038. 833 cases made, 420 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

Taut and racy, this red exhibits hints of cherry and berry, but more savory notes of mint, tea, tobacco and underbrush. There is even a black pepper accent as this tightens up on the juicy finish. Best from 2023 through 2040. 720 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

Tightly packed, with cherry, tar, leafy tobacco and mineral flavors etched onto the dusty tannins. Vivid acidity prevails underneath and the finish extends gracefully, with refined fruit and savory notes wrapped comfortably in tannins. Best from 2021 through 2033. 720 cases made, 250 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

Giulio Grasso's 2012 Barbaresco Asili is a thickly layered and powerful wine that boasts the deep concentration and power you get in hot vintages such as this. The wine takes a modern and contemporary slant with soft cherry liqueur followed by campfire ash and toasted oak. The tannins are on the astringent side but should break down and soften as the wine ages over time.