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Bruno Giacosa Asili Riserva Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2004
The 2004 Barbaresco Riserva Asili is even more compelling than the Rabaja. It floats on the palate with an ethereal core of sweet fruit that calls to mind a profound Musigny, but with the unmistakable structure of Nebbiolo. The perfumed purity of the fruit carries all the way through to the deeply satisfying, resonating finish. Made in a soft, seductive style, this remarkable wine is decidedly more approachable and easy to appreciate today than the Rabaja. Giacosa fans will have a great time discussing the merits of the Rabaja and the Asili in 2004, but to me they are virtually equally moving; Asili for its feminine gracefulness and Rabaja for its size and power. The Asili should prove more accessible at an earlier age. Bruno Giacosa says his 2004 Asili Riserva will turn out to be just like his 2000 Asili Riserva, the wine he still thinks is the best he's ever made. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Ratings on Delectable
Conrad Green 
This is dark and seductive. Brooding intense with purple grippy fruit. A gorgeously deep and profound center to this. Not showing as much but really exceptional balance and intensity. Side by side with the white label a more concentrated and elegant thing. Wow wine.
This is dark and seductive. Brooding intense with purple grippy fruit. A gorgeously deep and profound center to this. Not showing as much but really exceptional balance and intensity. Side by side with the white label a more concentrated and elegant thing. Wow wine.
9.5
Sergio Schwarz
Tasted in Alba when lunching at Bovio Ristorante , a tortellini triple egg.
Tasted in Alba when lunching at Bovio Ristorante , a tortellini triple egg.
9.5
Adam Carroll
Excellent. Much more to enjoy
Excellent. Much more to enjoy
9.8
William Lauder
Sublime expression by Bruno Giacosa of Barbaresco.
Sublime expression by Bruno Giacosa of Barbaresco.
9.5
William Murray
Star of the night, strawberry cherry, very elegant
Star of the night, strawberry cherry, very elegant
9.6William Murray
It was good not great. Still very tannic after a decade. Delicate and medium bodied. Think it will last another 10 to 20 yrs
It was good not great. Still very tannic after a decade. Delicate and medium bodied. Think it will last another 10 to 20 yrs
9.5
Ashish Goel
The best Italian wine I've had
The best Italian wine I've had
10
Randy Windham
Classic.
Classic.
9.4
Larry Halff
This is Asili vineyard.
This is Asili vineyard.
9.6
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