Luigi Giordano, Barbaresco Asili other_regions_australia I went from larger containers

I went from larger containers to smaller ones and back again to larger

A deft touch of wood sets off the earthy and mildly sauvage-inflected aromas that consist mainly of plum liqueur though like the Aux Réas there is a hint of volatile acidity lurking in the background

Since Clos des Goisses is already arguably Champagne's longest-lived wine

While the supporting structure is firm this is already so pretty and en forme that it could actually be enjoyed on the younger side

Luigi Giordano, Barbaresco Asili other_regions_australia I went from larger containersApproachable out of the gate, the 2021 Barbaresco Asili has a more floral and strawberry noted profile, with a touch of licorice. Approachable on the palate as well, it has ripe tannins and a clean finish. I love where this is right now, and it should do well over the next 6 8 years.