The 2009 Barbaresco Asij is a beautiful, fragrant wine with a little more depth and polish than is typically the case. Layers of fruit flow through to an effortless, gracious finish laced with a hint of French oak. This supple, juicy Barbaresco is best suited for drinking over the next few years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019.

Sweet vanilla, smoke and macerated cherry flavors mark this contemporary red. Supple and moderately tannic, this sacrifices some fruit for oak. Offers a licorice-accented finish. Best from 2014 through 2022. 2,100 cases made.