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Ascheri Barolo Sorano DOCG 2021

  • Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
    94 Points
  • Vinous
    94 Points
  • James Suckling
    93 Points
Ascheri Barolo Sorano DOCG 2021
  • Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
    94 Points
  • Vinous
    94 Points
  • James Suckling
    93 Points
Ascheri Barolo Sorano DOCG 2021
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Ascheri Barolo Sorano DOCG 2021

SKU: ABSD202110 UCAU
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94pts, Robert Parker

From a 99/100 rated 2021 vintage

This wine will age gracefully for years to come.

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Ascheri Barolo Sorano DOCG 2021

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Tasting Notes

Dottore (Doctor) Matteo Ascheri is not only the 5th generation owner and winemaker 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. 

The Ascheri Barolo 'Sorano' is sourced entirely from one of the family's 3 vineyards. Grapes are macerated on skins for 15 days at about 30 degrees Celsius, with 60% of the wine having a completely submerged cap to extract tannin, colour and flavour. Ethereal bouquet; intense tar with a scent of dry flowers, underwood, leather, truffles and sweet spices. A rich palate; balance and mature tannins contribute to its harmony, distinction and intensity. A remarkably classy, austere wine, with exceptional richness and typicity.

Critic Scores

The Matteo Ascheri 2021 Barolo Sorano is my favorite wine in this flight of four. Wines from Serralunga d'Alba always perform well in classic vintages such as this. The Sorano shows the best depth and focus in my estimation. You get black fruit, dried tobacco and sweet tea leaf. 4,500 bottles were made.

The 2021 Barolo Sorano offers up an exotic mix of dark blue fruits, sage, menthol, licorice, pine and coffee. Potent and brooding in the glass, the 2021 is both powerful and finessed, a combination that works quite well. About half of this fruit sees submerged cap maceration. The long finish reverberates effortlessly. There's a lot to look forward to here.

Bright cherries with spices as well as tile undertones. The palate is luminous and agile with supple tannins and a flavorful, compact finish. Very open and tense but approachable. Best ever from here. Drink or hold.

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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