About this wine
From vines averaging 65 years old in the Asili cru — one of Barbaresco's most celebrated sites, prized for perfume and finesse rather than sheer power. Hand-harvested and fermented in stainless steel, this bottling favors elegance: refined red cherry and raspberry fruit lifted by rose and violet, with graceful structure and silky tannins.
One of the more approachable, perfumed styles of Barbaresco — a good entry point into single-cru Nebbiolo for newcomers to Piedmont.
Sommelier's Note
"If Rabajà is Cascina Luisin's power statement, Asili is their perfume — this is the bottling to reach for when you want to understand why Nebbiolo is so often compared to Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo lovers rank Asili among Barbaresco's finest sites."
Food Pairings
The wine's perfume and silky texture make it a natural match for roasted poultry, mushroom risotto, or veal dishes — anything that won't overpower its finesse.
When to drink it
An elegant dinner party centered on poultry or mushroom dishes
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $65-75 (approx. ¥10,000-12,000 at retail, reference conversion)
Terroir & Winemaking
Nebbiolo from vines averaging 65 years old in the Asili MGA cru, Barbaresco. Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented in stainless steel tanks, then aged in large Slavonian oak casks in keeping with the estate's traditional house style.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Barbaresco Asili different from Rabajà?
- Asili is generally considered more perfumed and elegant, with finer tannins, while Rabajà tends to show more power and density — both are top Barbaresco crus but with distinct personalities.
- What does Cascina Luisin's Asili taste like?
- Refined red cherry and raspberry fruit with rose and violet aromatics, graceful structure, and silky rather than aggressive tannins.
- Should this wine be decanted?
- A short decant of 30-45 minutes helps open up the aromatics without dulling the delicate perfume that defines this cru.
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