2016 Roagna Barbaresco Asili Vecchie Viti [WE98][V95]

Producer: Roagna  
Region: Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy  
Varietal: Nebbiolo 
Year: 2016 

Wine Enthusiast, 98 Points 

"From one of the greatest vineyard sites in Barbaresco, this captivating wine boasts enticing perfumes of fragrant purple flower, pressed rose, new leather, forest floor and dark spice. The palate is both elegant and earthy, doling out juicy Marasca cherry, crushed raspberry, truffle and star anise before finishing on the barest hint of game. Taut, refined tannins and bright acidity keep it focused and balanced. Drink 2025–2035." 

Vinous, 95 Points 

"The 2015 Barbaresco Asili Vecchie Viti lifts from the glass with striking aromatics. Then again, that's Asili. Sweet red berry fruit, mint, blood orange, cinnamon and star anise form a gorgeous latticework of aromas and flavors. The 2015 is gracious, light on its feet and full of Asili seduction, but with that extra kick if tannic bite that is such a Roagna signature. It will be even better once those tannins soften a bit further." 

Alcohol: 14% 

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