The Ascheri family has been making wine in Italy's Piedmont since the beginning of the 19th century. A locality with the family name still exists in the township of La Morra, marking the spot of their original vineyard holdings. In 1880, the Ascheris moved their wine cellar to the town of Bra, near Alba. This town offered fine road connections to the city of Turin, the principal market for their wines.
The grape and wine production is carried out on three different estates - two planted with indigenous vines located in the heart of the Barolo region and the third planted with non-traditional grapes in the Roero area.
Some of the wines that you can expect:
Langhe Arneis – Very pale gold color, this ultra attractive alternative to Pinot Grigio shows a fairly intense bundle of apple, honeydew, wildflower and flinty notes. In the mouth the wine shows good weight with very lively flavors of white-fleshed fruits and spice. On the long finish, a touch of pink grapefruit and almond tones and nicely intermingled with hints of anise.
Dolcetto d'Alba – Ruby red in color with violet nuances, this Dolcetto shows a bouquet of blackberry, blackcurrant and cherry followed by round, harmonious fruit on the palate. A typical Dolcetto with mild tannins, this wine complements charcuterie, roast chicken and grilled meats.
Nebbiolo d'Alba – From the Bricco San Giacomo vineyard, this traditional 100% Nebbiolo is ruby red with garnet nuances and an elegant bouquet with hints of velvety violet and spicy notes. On the palate, the wine is remarkably persistent, yet soft, with flavors of rich cherry underlying a mineral earthiness.
The cost is $20 per person. This wine tasting event will also include with cheese, fruit, and crackers.