I had been waiting for this moment for about a year…every day I glanced at our wine rack in the kitchen and honed in on the bottle of Cà del Baio Barbaresco Asili 2004. Barbaresco, is like a long lost friend, whom I hold in high regard and take pleasure in, but have disregarded in the years. Well, this weekend, we indulged and revisited this elegant and silky red, made from 100 % Nebbiolo grapes.
Treating this bottle with care, we decanted it for about an hour before tasting…oh the temptation! But as soon as our lips made contact, it was love! All I know is that this wine was just my style… with supple tannins and an overwhelming finish… dominant bing cherry. It was obvious that this wine originated from old fruity vines in one of the most well-known Langhe crus “Asili”.
I cannot be sure about other vintages but I can rest assure you that you will love this Piemontese wine. For all you Californian wine enthusiasts out there, I found out that you can buy this wine here.
Ottimo direi! Un abbraccio
Just read your blog (8 AM) about vino Barbaresco, I'm ready to order a few bottles from the link you provided! Usually vino doesn't sound good in the morning, but the way you presented it, I say it's 5 O" clock somewhere. My brother Tom and I love reading your blog! We are the Bevilacqua's that lived behind your dad's Deli Mia in San Lorenzo. Those were amazing days.
Just read your blog on vino Barbaresco.Since it's 8 AM here in Califonria, I should be thinking expresso or cafe right? No. I'm thinking Barbaresco and the saying, "It's 5 O' Clock somewhere." Thanks for the link for us wine enthusiasts here in the states. I love reading your Blog. I'm one of your dad's cousins that lived behind his Deli Mia! Those were good times. My brothers and sisters were there all the time.
hi sandra! thanks so much for reading the blog… "love that saying .. it's five o'clock somewhere"! Say hi to the family for me! (maybe i should write a post about espresso next time for you!)