Ascheri Matteo Barolo “White Label”
WHY WE LOVE IT
Varietal Composition: 100% Nebbiolo
Elaboration: Winemaking prioritizes minimal intervention and long skin maceration for flavor. The wine ages in large Slavonian oak barrels, reflecting traditional Barolo methods. Barolo DOCG requires 38 months of aging, with 18 in oak, and the Ascheri “White Label” typically surpasses these requirements.
Tasting Notes: The wine presents an intense garnet red color that is visually striking. It boasts a very broad bouquet, characterized by notes of ripe fruit, spices, and sweet tobacco. This aromatic profile is further enhanced by hints of liquorice and pleasant menthol. On the palate, the wine feels rich and round, with a long, pleasant, and well-balanced tannic sensation.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
The Azienda Agricola Giacomo Ascheri originated in the early 19th Century in La Morra, a picturesque little hilltop town founded in the 12th Century. Early on, the family developed a vine cultivation method considered innovative for its time. In 1880, they moved the winery to the nearby town of Bra, a more convenient distribution location. Both Bra and La Morra are in the Langhe area of northern Italy’s Piedmont region, about 60 Km south of Turin. This area produces some of Italy’s best wines.
Matteo Ascheri and his son, Giuseppe, subscribe to the winemaking philosophy of non-intervention, using technology in moderation and aging the wine in large casks. Their goal is to capture the most faithful expression of the vineyard, with respect to the wine’s elegance, finesse, natural concentration, and balance.