95 points

2012 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, February 2016

“Red rose, iris, perfumed berry and baking spice emerge on this stunning, vibrant wine. The elegantly structured palate offers crushed raspberry, juicy red cherry, cinnamon and chopped herb while fresh acidity and polished tannins provide a bright, elegant framework. Drink 2018–2027.”

94 points

2012 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili

Antonio Galloni, Vinous, December 2015

“The 2012 Barbaresco Asili is the finest wine I have tasted from Bruno Giacosa since the 2007 vintage. A bright, beautifully translucent red, the 2012 Asili captures the essence of this great site in its perfumed aromatics, silky fruit and understated depth. Hints of orange zest, rose petal, cinnamon and pine are laced into the resonant, alluring finish. Already quite open and expressive, the 2012 should drink well for the next decade or so. Giacosa fans will find much to admire in the sexy, open-knit 2012 Asili. This is a tremendous showing, and one of the very best 2012s readers will come across.”

96 points

2012 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili

James Suckling, James Suckling, November 2015

“This has superb elegance and depth to it. Full to medium body, ultra-fine tannins and a wonderful length. Exquisite tannins. All about class this year. Grows on the palate. The quality of the tannins! Drink or hold.”

Tre Bicchieri award

2012 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili

Gambero Rosso, October 2015

93 points

2012 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili

Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, October 2015

“Enticing flavors of cherry, strawberry, eucalyptus and underbrush mark this elegant, firm red. Tightly wound for now and just hinting at the future. Best from 2018 through 2030.”

94 points

2012 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili

Monica Larner, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, June 2015

“Bruno Giacosa's 2012 Barbaresco Asili benefitted from a warm growing season. The wine opens to a dark, compact appearance and shows an impressive level of aromatic intensity and complexity. The tannins are slightly less mature and more astringent in 2012 compared to 2011. This bodes well for the aging potential of this beautiful wine. Fresh acidity caps a very pretty portrait of the Nebbiolo grape. This is a lovely offering from this historic producer.”

93 points

2016 Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, December 2018

“This red combines a ray of pure cherry with coffee, spice, wild herb and tobacco flavors in a seamless way, while sanguine and iron elements chime in on the finish. Balanced and elegant, with a lingering, complex aftertaste. Drink now through 2035. 1,500 cases imported. -BS”

90 points

2016 Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, March 2018

“Red-skinned berry, dark spice and balsamic aromas are front and center on this structured red. The firm, savory palate offers dried black cherry, licorice and grilled herb alongside fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2024.”

93 points

2015 Ricasoli Casalferro Toscana IGT

Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, March 2018

“This is pure and silky, boasting cherry, rasberry, peony and spice flavors. Intense and harmonious, picking up accents of chocolate, tobacco and mineral on the lingering finish. Merlot. Drink now through 2024. Merlot. 1,791 cases made”

90 points

2015 Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico DOCG

Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2018

“The 2015 Chianti Classico Brolio is a very pretty, gracious wine with lovely fruit purity and terrific balance. Sweet raspberry and floral notes give the wine freshness and aromatic lift. Soft, open-knit and silky, the 2015 has much to offer. I would prefer to drink it sooner rather later. Dollops of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon complement the Sangiovese nicely.”