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94
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Red
Classification
Nebbiolo
Variety
2019
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Italy
Country
Piedmont, Barolo
Region
14.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
94 / 100"The Ascheri 2019 Barolo Sorano (with fruit from the far north of Serralunga d'Alba) shows a luminous garnet appearance with shiny ruby highlights. The wine has savory notes of red brick and rusty nail at the back of redcurrant and wild rose. There is a stronger side to the mouthfeel with grippy tannins. Only 4,200 bottles were produced."
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Tasting Notes
Dottore (Doctor) Matteo Ascheri is not only the 5th generation owner and winemaker of his family estate (established 1880), he also runs a 4 star resort and traditional 'Osteria' (restaurant) next to the winery in Bra. In addition to this, Matteo is the head of the Consorzio di Barolo, which makes all decisions about the future of this unique and highly-regarded region. The Ascheri Barolo 'Sorano' is sourced entirely from one of the family's 3 vineyards. Grapes are macerated on skins for 15 days at about 30 degrees Celsius, with 60% of the wine having a completely submerged cap to extract tannin, colour and flavour. Ethereal bouquet; intense tar with a scent of dry flowers, underwood, leather, truffles and sweet spices. A rich palate; balance and mature tannins contribute to its harmony, distinction and intensity. A remarkably classy, austere wine, with exceptional richness and typicity.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity