Ca del Baio Barbaresco Asili 2021

95 points Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2021 shows all the pedigree of this great site. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, mint, cinnamon, and rose petals soar from the glass. Medium in body yet wonderfully deep, the Asili has so much to offer. What a pretty and expressive wine it is." Nebbiolo fans, when you see "Asili" and "2021" in the same sentence, you should hit "buy." That simple. One of the benchmark Nebbiolo vineyards meets an awesome vintage, the value in Baio's Asili is unparalleled; it is also a magnificent wine that can be enjoyed now or at any time over the coming 15 to 20 years. So gorgeous! Effusively, glowingly red in tone—from its cherry and rose aromas to its hauntingly pretty red berry layers and reddish-brown spice accents of cinnamon. Ca' del Baio's style makes this attractive already, with a deep satiny feel; I wouldn't discourage anyone from doing as the Piemontese do: drink young Barbaresco! But naturally, it has a long life ahead of it for those who pref