{"product_id":"carlo-giacosa-barbaresco-asili-2017","title":"Carlo Giacosa – Barbaresco ASILI 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points Decanter – Four International Wine Ratings! Prestigious Single-Cru Barbaresco, Now Entering Its Peak Drinking Window!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarlo Giacosa – Barbaresco ASILI 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarlo Giacosa Barbaresco ASILI 2018 is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptionally elegant, refined and age-worthy expression of Nebbiolo from one of Barbaresco's most prestigious vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Unlike the estate's NARIN Barbaresco, which combines grapes from several vineyard sites, ASILI is produced exclusively from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Nebbiolo grown in the celebrated Asili cru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, renowned for producing some of the most perfumed, sophisticated and long-lived wines of Piedmont. The vineyard's favourable exposure and calcareous soils contribute to the remarkable elegance and complexity of this single-vineyard wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 displays an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelegant, translucent ruby-red colour with developing garnet reflections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a wonderfully complex bouquet of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewild strawberries, ripe cherries, raspberries, Parma violets and dried rose petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by subtle notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eliquorice, rhubarb, balsamic herbs, earthy spice and cedar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. On the palate, it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry, refined and beautifully structured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining delicate red-fruit flavours with vibrant acidity, finely textured tannins and a distinctive savoury, mineral character. Its long, persistent finish reveals the remarkable finesse for which Asili is celebrated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding international recognition – four professional ratings for the 2018 vintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 points – Decanter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e91 points – James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e91 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90 points – Wine \u0026amp; Spirits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanter particularly praised its savoury complexity, floral character, velvety texture and vibrant acidity. James Suckling highlighted its earthy aromatics, ripe fruit and structured finish, while Wine Advocate emphasised the elegance and accessibility of this exceptional vineyard site. With a production of only approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,904 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a genuinely special, limited-production Barbaresco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow entering its peak drinking window!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At eight years old in 2026, this beautifully structured Barbaresco is reaching an exciting stage of maturity. Its youthful red-fruit character is beginning to evolve towards the sophisticated tertiary aromas that make mature Nebbiolo so compelling: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edried roses, forest floor, tobacco, leather, liquorice and balsamic spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The tannins should be becoming increasingly integrated, while the wine's lively acidity preserves freshness and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eASILI 2018 offers the best of both worlds: the complexity of a maturing Barbaresco and the vitality of a wine with further ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For well-stored bottles, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026–2034 represents an attractive estimated drinking window\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the possibility of further development beyond that. An outstanding choice for a special dinner, particularly with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite truffles, porcini risotto, roast duck, lamb, braised beef, game and mature Piedmontese cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant ruby red with developing garnet reflections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional with white truffle risotto, porcini mushrooms, roast duck, braised lamb and aged Pecorino. Particularly rewarding now as it enters its mature drinking phase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carlo Giacosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Piedmont \/ Barbaresco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Barbaresco DOCG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Asili (single cru)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1,904 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Entering its prime, estimated 2026–2034, potentially longer with excellent storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Carlo Giacosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795966787857,"sku":"LR-0xx","price":99.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/2722\/8945\/files\/CarloGiacosaBarbarescoBottle.png?v=1792234727","url":"https:\/\/www.wineprovisionshop.com.sg\/products\/carlo-giacosa-barbaresco-asili-2017","provider":"Wine Provision Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}