🏰 A long-lived and complex Barbaresco from Ceretto's original "Asij" bottling, this 1989 represents a very good vintage that has gracefully evolved over decades. The 1989 Barbaresco vintage was considered "VERY GOOD", offering structured and balanced wines with wide, intense, and complex scents, known for their generosity and persistence. [17, 24] Expect a ruby-red with garnet highlights, revealing evolved aromas of dried cherries, rose petals, violets, licorice, vanilla, and spices. The palate is medium-bodied and rich with tart cherry, rose, and hints of truffle, leading to a long, impressive finish, with notes of moist earth, melted asphalt, and old tobacco, and silky smooth tannins. [23, 34, 35] 🍴 This aged Nebbiolo pairs wonderfully with truffle dishes, roasted game, rich pasta with meat sauce, or aged cheeses. [34] 🥂 Ideal for a milestone anniversary, a special tasting of aged Nebbiolo, or a thoughtful gift for a collector. Kindly reminder of old cork and capsule, handle with care.