98 points James Suckling: “Very classy and perfumed, with ripe strawberries, spice, cedar, sandalwood and iron shavings that follow through to a medium body with extremely long and pointed tannins that go on and on. Lightly chewy at the end. Racy Asili. Hard not to drink now. Best after 2029. (5/31/25)”
96 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "The team will not produce a 2022 Riserva release, and the 2022 Barbaresco Asili will be only release from Asili. From this cru with sandier soils, it was aged for 20 months in large barrels. In the glass, it boasts a jewel-toned ruby color and is fresh and ripe with aromas of pure raspberries, wild strawberries, rocky earth, and pressed roses. The palate is fruity and appealing, with refreshing lift, well-defined tannins, even acidity, and a kiss of stone fruit and mouthwatering salinity on the finish. It has just a hint of warmth, but it’s very well-balanced and joyful, making it a pretty vintage of this wine. Drink 2026-2050. (May 2025)"
96 points Michaela Morris (Decanter): "As transparent as it is intense, the nose presents dark cherry and raspberry entwined with mint, lilac and mace. The palate amplifies these perfumes and brings in nuances of truffle and citrus zest. Chalky tannins are refined, and scintillating acidity surges between the layers giving a satisfying crunch on the lingering finish. Harvested on 4 October, the estate’s Asili rises above the challenges of 2022 demonstrating, above all, breed of site and skill of winemaking. Bruna Giacosa confirms that she will not produce any Riserva in 2022, saying that while the vintage resembles 2015 somewhat, it doesn’t have the same ageing potential. Drink: 2027-2040. (11/6/24)"
95 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): “[$265 list] The Bruno Giacosa 2022 Barbaresco Asili is hitting the market now. It was bottled on the 15th of July, 2024. This elegant wine shows the finely tuned and nuanced essence of Asili with its fine soils. It opens to a bright ruby color and delivers chalky tannins that retain their tension and grippy feel. On the close, you get hints of violets and blue flower. This is a very terroir-driven wine, but it needs more time in bottle to fully express itself. There will be a red label, or Riserva, made in 2020 to be released later this year (that I have reviewed here). A 2021 Riserva will be released in 2026. If Bruna Giacosa (daughter of the late Bruno Giacosa) makes a red label, the white label is not produced. Drink: 2027-2050. (1/30/25)"
95 points Ian D’Agata Wine Review: “Bright red. Perfumed aromas of raspberry, peach, minerals, cinnamon and sandalwood on the complex, enticing nose. Then similar flavours that are nicely framed by smooth tannins and extended on the long, steely finish by harmonious acidity. The long aftertaste is at once mineral and fruity, and extremely refined. Another gorgeous wine from Bruna Giacosa. Drinking window: 2031-2042. (9/27/24)"
96 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "The team will not produce a 2022 Riserva release, and the 2022 Barbaresco Asili will be only release from Asili. From this cru with sandier soils, it was aged for 20 months in large barrels. In the glass, it boasts a jewel-toned ruby color and is fresh and ripe with aromas of pure raspberries, wild strawberries, rocky earth, and pressed roses. The palate is fruity and appealing, with refreshing lift, well-defined tannins, even acidity, and a kiss of stone fruit and mouthwatering salinity on the finish. It has just a hint of warmth, but it’s very well-balanced and joyful, making it a pretty vintage of this wine. Drink 2026-2050. (May 2025)"
96 points Michaela Morris (Decanter): "As transparent as it is intense, the nose presents dark cherry and raspberry entwined with mint, lilac and mace. The palate amplifies these perfumes and brings in nuances of truffle and citrus zest. Chalky tannins are refined, and scintillating acidity surges between the layers giving a satisfying crunch on the lingering finish. Harvested on 4 October, the estate’s Asili rises above the challenges of 2022 demonstrating, above all, breed of site and skill of winemaking. Bruna Giacosa confirms that she will not produce any Riserva in 2022, saying that while the vintage resembles 2015 somewhat, it doesn’t have the same ageing potential. Drink: 2027-2040. (11/6/24)"
95 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): “[$265 list] The Bruno Giacosa 2022 Barbaresco Asili is hitting the market now. It was bottled on the 15th of July, 2024. This elegant wine shows the finely tuned and nuanced essence of Asili with its fine soils. It opens to a bright ruby color and delivers chalky tannins that retain their tension and grippy feel. On the close, you get hints of violets and blue flower. This is a very terroir-driven wine, but it needs more time in bottle to fully express itself. There will be a red label, or Riserva, made in 2020 to be released later this year (that I have reviewed here). A 2021 Riserva will be released in 2026. If Bruna Giacosa (daughter of the late Bruno Giacosa) makes a red label, the white label is not produced. Drink: 2027-2050. (1/30/25)"
95 points Ian D’Agata Wine Review: “Bright red. Perfumed aromas of raspberry, peach, minerals, cinnamon and sandalwood on the complex, enticing nose. Then similar flavours that are nicely framed by smooth tannins and extended on the long, steely finish by harmonious acidity. The long aftertaste is at once mineral and fruity, and extremely refined. Another gorgeous wine from Bruna Giacosa. Drinking window: 2031-2042. (9/27/24)"
| Product SKU | 353258 |
| Producer | Giacosa/Bruno |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SubRegion | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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