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Ascheri Barolo Sorano 2016

  • Wine Enthusiast
    95 Points
  • Wine Advocate
    94 Points
Ascheri Barolo Sorano 2016
  • Wine Enthusiast
    95 Points
  • Wine Advocate
    94 Points
Ascheri Barolo Sorano 2016
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Ascheri Barolo Sorano 2016

SKU: ABSR201610 UCAU
15 Plus Years
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A fresh and velvety, elegant wine

This wine will age gracefully for years to come

Sourced from a premium private cellar

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Tasting Notes

Ascheri Barolo Sorano 2016 exemplifies the prestigious Barolo region’s renowned ability to produce world-class Nebbiolo wines. This vintage captures the unique essence of Piedmont’s terroir, delivering a wine that is both fresh and velvety, with a seamless balance of power and elegance.

Handcrafted from meticulously selected grapes sourced from a premium private cellar, the 2016 Barolo Sorano reveals the classic profile of an esteemed Barolo. Aromas of ripe red cherries and delicate rose petals are enriched by subtle spice notes, unfolding gracefully on the palate. Layers of concentrated fruit are expertly woven with refined tannins, creating a structured yet approachable wine that invites both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging.

The 2016 vintage benefited from ideal growing conditions in Piedmont, known for producing wines with exceptional concentration, balance, and aging potential. Ascheri’s dedication to traditional winemaking methods paired with modern precision results in a Barolo that is robust yet elegant, reflecting the rich heritage and potential of this legendary Italian wine region.

This wine pairs beautifully with rich meats, earthy truffles, and mature cheeses, making it an excellent choice for sophisticated dining occasions. Whether savored now or cellared to develop further complexity, the Ascheri Barolo Sorano 2016 represents a refined expression of Piedmontese winemaking mastery.

Experience the allure of Barolo through this premium vintage, a true testament to the history and future of Italy’s most celebrated Nebbiolo wines.

  • Fresh and velvety texture with elegant balance
  • Exceptional aging potential for years to come
  • Sourced from a premium private cellar in Barolo
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Red

2024

2016

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Nebbiolo

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Barolo

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750ml (Bottle)

10-15_Years

15 Plus Years

14

14.5%

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Critic Scores

95Wine Enthusiast

Earthy and loaded with personality, this full-bodied red has aromas of camphor, new leather, game and ripe black-skinned fruit. On the concentrated palate, chewy tannins accompany fleshy Marasca cherry, crushed raspberry, truffle and tobacco. Drink 2024–2031.

94Wine Advocate

Matteo Ascheri favors short, hot fermentations, adding an immediate layer of power and intensity that you feel right off the bat, especially in a classic vintage such as this. His 2016 Barolo Sorano (with 5,000 bottles made) definitely shows the darker color and thicker flavor concentration that comes with fruit grown in Serralunga d'Alba. The wine's bouquet is generous and rich with red rose petal, licorice, tar and smoky road asphalt. As is to be expected, the tannins are more prominent in the Barolo Sorano, with a pinch of tightness that needs a few extra years of bottle aging to soften. What really drives this wine forward is the quality and the contained intensity of the 2016 fruit. It's a classic for sure, although patience is required.

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

Ascheri is a family producer in Piedmont's Barolo DOCG, working heritage vineyards across multiple distinguished sites within the appellation. The region's calcareous marl and sandstone soils—varying in limestone and iron content—create the foundation for Barolo's complexity. Barolo's terroir divides into two distinct zones: the western valleys produce softer, aromatic wines; the eastern Serralunga Valley yields austere, powerful expressions requiring extended aging. The 2015 vintage benefited from favourable ripening conditions, with warm, dry summer months allowing full Nebbiolo maturation and phenolic ripeness essential for Barolo's characteristic structure.

Vinification

Barolo production traditionally demands extended skin contact during fermentation to extract the Nebbiolo grape's abundant tannins and colour. Ascheri employs 20–30 days of maceration on grape skins, extracting phenolic material essential to the wine's structure. Following fermentation, malolactic fermentation proceeds naturally, reducing acidity and adding complexity. DOCG regulations mandate minimum 38 months total aging, with at least 18 months in oak. Ascheri typically uses large, neutral oak casks—500-litre tonneaux or larger—for élevage, allowing gradual oxidative maturation without masking Nebbiolo's delicate aromatic profile. The wine's substantial tannin structure requires extended bottle age before drinking, developing secondary flavours.

About this Wine

Ascheri

Dottore (Doctor) Matteo Ascheri is not only the 5th generation owner of his family estate (established 1880), he also runs a 4 star resort and traditional 'Osteria' (restaurant) next to the winery in Bra. In addition to this, Matteo is the head of the Consorzio di Barolo, which makes all decisions about the future of this unique and highly-regarded region.

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