Philippe Pacalet, Aloxe Corton 1er Cru other_regions_italy the 2013 Barbaresco Asili Vecchie

the 2013 Barbaresco Asili Vecchie Viti is the first wine we tasted together

mineral reduction and soft floral nuances

with much less oak

clove and violet nuances on the pretty mix of blue and black pinot fruit and plum aromas

the vines are planted in both terres rouges and terres blanches but there is a slight majority in the latter)

Philippe Pacalet, Aloxe Corton 1er Cru other_regions_italy the 2013 Barbaresco Asili Vecchie(mostly from Valozires). Once again there are plenty of floral characteristics adding a touch of elegance to the otherwise distinctly earthy and gamy aromas of dark currant and plum. The robust and muscular broadshouldered flavors possess a lovely mid palate texture that contrasts somewhat with the rustic, serious and built to age finish. This is quite good but a wine for those who can buy and forget they own it. (90 92) 2029+