Ceretto (Bricco Asili), Barbaresco Bernardot Vintage:2001 Once again there is a

Once again there is a plethora of floral elements adding a touch of elegance to the baked dark berry fruit and earth-scented nose

The palate is powerful and textural—it was fermented and matured in concrete and has 5

but the tannins of the year and the 100% new French oak barrels will always remain

offering bold cassis fruit and hints of dark chocolate underscored by enlivening notes of mint

The medium-bodied flavors possess more evident minerality on the bone dry and youthfully austere finish that is presently a bit tough and attenuated

Ceretto (Bricco Asili), Barbaresco Bernardot Vintage:2001 Once again there is aThe 2008 Barbaresco Bernardot emerges from the glass with freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries, spices and licorice. Here, too, the fruit is fairly immediate, and while there is good underlying structure, I dont see the Bernardot as a super long term ager. Floral, spiced notes reappear on the well articulated, nuanced finish. Anticipated maturity, 2013 2023.