Ceretto – Barolo DOCG Bricco Asili 1990 e Barbaresco DOCG Bricco Asili Faset 1990 (2 bt.)
€500.00
| YEAR | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Producer | Ceretto |
| APPELLATION | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Grape variety | |
| COUNTRY | Italy |
| REGION | Piedmont |
| Format | 0,75 lt |
| ALCOHOL CONTENT | 13,50% / 13,50% |
| Drinking Window | |
| Green | Organic |
Bricco Asili is the name given by the Ceretto winery from the 70s to the wines produced at the “top of the hill” (bricco) of the land that will later classified as Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva (the local “cru” classification) as “Asili”. For this reason, since the system was introduced, the wine cannot be called but “Asili”: that is the official name.
Asili is one of the most renowned crus of Barbaresco, located in a valley open on the Tanaro river (the same where other crus as Rabajà and Pora are located). The South/South-West exposure, the altitude of up to 270 meters above sea level and the soils, calcareous marls and very little clay, rich in micronutrients, gift the Nebbiolos born there with an unmistakable finesse and elegance.
Faset is a “cru”, or “Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva” in Barbaresco, and it sits right next to Asili, towards the tanaro River. South-west exposure, altitude is up to 270 meters above sea level, just like Asili, and soils are composed of very light coloured calcareous marls with sandy veins and, similar to the cru next to it, rich in magnesium and manganese.
The wines are generally characterised by an even greater finesse and light coulour, due to the percentage of sand in the soil.
Ceretto stopped producing this Barbaresco in recent years, so these old vintages are expecially valuable for their uniqueness.
Ceretto family starts its adventure as wine merchants in the 30s. In the 60s, the so-called “Barolo brothers” Marcello and Bruno Ceretto decide to make use of their knowledge to manage to purchase some of the most qualitative vineyards of the area: at that time, the concepts of “cru” and “terroir” weren’t in vogue in the Piedmontese wine communication and being a merchant meant having first-hand experience about the single plots of land and their characteristics.
Today, the winery grew even more with the new generation: the sons and daughters of Bruno and Marcello. The ambitious project is that of being communicators of the excellence of the area, not only through wine, but through art, culture, hospitality.
Bricco Asili: While tannins have now become very delicate, the surprising acidity perfectly lifts the evoluted and complex tastes of this wine.
The characters that allowed this wine to be considered the best of the vintage at Ceretto’s are still there: a bright colour, floral bouquet and a very long finish, lingering on the mouth as the best memory of this bottle.
It pairs very well with tasty but simple dishes: a well-cooked lamb, a tender veal or seasoned cheeses with very little spices.
Faset: The “Faset” Barbaresco is never the toughest, most powerful Nebbiolo, but this particular vinage was described as having a peculiar intensity, in spite of the light colour, on the palate. This is as well the blessing of 1990, a vintage that gifts wines with structure and broad aromas. Ripe flavours and tertiary, complex notes, together with a very nice finish.
This wine is perfect to see next to the “Asili” version, to spot similarities and differences, paired with tender cooked meat, chocolate, or, of course, just on its own.
It can be served slightly more chilled, at about 17-18°C or at 19-20°C for a touch of warmth and softness.
Suggestion to open it about 1 to 2 hours before serving it. And let it breath in the glass as well.
Since the 80s, the winery has strongly invested in the vineyards management. Starting from 1990, Ceretto started a massal selection of ita own vines. In 2015 the winery received Organic certification and it is now working on implementing Biodynamic production.
For some time, at the beginning of the 90s, Ceretto shortened the macerations, following the current fashion. The aging, though, was still made the traditional way, in big oak barrels.
