Asili represents one of the most important single vineyards of Barbaresco. Bruno Giacosa purchased vineyards in Asili in the 1980s, which now total 2.5 hectares, planted in calcareous clay soils with a sandy vein at 250 meters above sea level on a south-southwest facing slope. The Asili wines showcase an expressive and elegant profile. Giacosa believed the sandy soils accounted for the wine’s incomparable perfume and finesse, and tried whenever possible to ferment using indigenous yeasts.

The 2022 growing season marked the second consecutive year of drought in Piedmont, a defining feature of the vintage. A snowless winter left soils with minimal water reserves, compounding the effects of the dry 2021 season. The lack of soil moisture led to an early budbreak that occurred during excellent flowering conditions with abundant sunshine and mild temperatures. While the lack of rain and summer heat slowed fruit set and extended the ripening cycle, meticulous canopy management helped mitigate stress on the vines.