Bruno Giacosa, Barbaresco Asili Riserva (Red Label) Vintage:2011 chopped almonds and oyster shells

chopped almonds and oyster shells plus a waft of baker's yeast

but the purity of the fruit is impossible to miss even at this early stage

in what is the very early going by Roagna standards

Sweet rose petal

My last bottle from the case

Bruno Giacosa, Barbaresco Asili Riserva (Red Label) Vintage:2011 chopped almonds and oyster shellsA magnificent result for 2014, but then this is a legendary wine, a top bottling from a top estate. The nose is rich, juicy, and exuberant, with piquant raspberry aromas. It's undoubtedly rich and full bodied, and there's no lack of volume or concentration. The tannins are bold and fleshy, and the wine overall is surprisingly succulent and approachable. Very long, grainy finish.