Piemonte Flashcards
2018
Cooler growing season. Fresh, elegant, vibrant.
WS: 93
2017
Spring rains mitigated the hot, dry summer, with an ideal September for ripening Nebbiolo. The best Barolos and Barbarescos are fresh and balanced, evoking red fruit flavors.
WS: 94
2016
2016 WS: 98
= Balanced, vibrant and tense Barolos; refined, elegant Barbarescos
2015
Winter snow and spring rain provided water reserves for the vines during the hot summer, resulting in vibrant Barolos with red fruit flavors and rich Barbarescos, all showing balance
WS: 96
Best vintages 2016-2020
2016 WS: 98
= Balanced, vibrant and tense Barolos; refined, elegant Barbarescos
Worst vintages 2016-2020
2018 WS: 93
cooler growing season, vibrant, light tannin structure, early drinking
2014
Wet winter, wet spring, disastrous hailstorms in July, especially in Barolo. Will be a small crop, likely very lightly styled.
WS: 92
2013
Difficult spring led to a hot, sunny, dry summer. Currently looks to be moving on par with 2010.
WS: 96 = Pure, finesse, fine acidity
2012
Heat wave in August caused shutdown; subsequent rain restarted the growing cycle and autumn was long and dry. Lighter-styled vintage, with good acidity and freshness.
WS: 94 = Barolos are elegant, balanced and expressive, with fruit and savory elements; elegant, intense, even austere Barbarescos
2011
Very hot vintage, early harvest. Wines are ripe, supple, and occasionally very high alcohol.
WS: 93 = Rich and fleshy with vibrant structure
2010
A cool growing season and ideal weather before harvest; pure, elegant and structured reds, with fine potential for aging
WS: 97
Best vintages 2010-2015
2010 WS: 97
= pure, elegant, structured
2013 also great WS: 96
= classic, pure, finesse
Worst vintages 2010-2015
2014 WS: 92
Cold and rain, lighter style
I personally prefer 2014 to 2011
Worst vintages 2016-2020
2018 WS: 93
cooler growing season, vibrant, light tannin structure, early drinking
Best vintage 2010-2020
2016