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Piemonte Flashcards

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2018

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Cooler growing season. Fresh, elegant, vibrant.
WS: 93

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2017

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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

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2016

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2016 WS: 98
= Balanced, vibrant and tense Barolos; refined, elegant Barbarescos

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2015

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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

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Best vintages 2016-2020

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2016 WS: 98
= Balanced, vibrant and tense Barolos; refined, elegant Barbarescos

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Worst vintages 2016-2020

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2018 WS: 93
cooler growing season, vibrant, light tannin structure, early drinking

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2014

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Wet winter, wet spring, disastrous hailstorms in July, especially in Barolo. Will be a small crop, likely very lightly styled.
WS: 92

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2013

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Difficult spring led to a hot, sunny, dry summer. Currently looks to be moving on par with 2010.
WS: 96 = Pure, finesse, fine acidity

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2012

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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

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2011

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Very hot vintage, early harvest. Wines are ripe, supple, and occasionally very high alcohol.
WS: 93 = Rich and fleshy with vibrant structure

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2010

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A cool growing season and ideal weather before harvest; pure, elegant and structured reds, with fine potential for aging
WS: 97

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Best vintages 2010-2015

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2010 WS: 97
= pure, elegant, structured
2013 also great WS: 96
= classic, pure, finesse

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Worst vintages 2010-2015

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2014 WS: 92
Cold and rain, lighter style
I personally prefer 2014 to 2011

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Worst vintages 2016-2020

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2018 WS: 93
cooler growing season, vibrant, light tannin structure, early drinking

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Best vintage 2010-2020

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2016

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Worst vintage 2010-2020

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2014

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2009

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Very warm vintage, with severe dryness and water stress. Lowered acidity and some rough tannin due to vine shutdown. Quality varies by producer.
WS: 90

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2008

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Austere and strict in comparison to 2007’s plushness; potential for great staying power.
WS: 94

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2007

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Hot summer, hail, low yields, ripe wines. Small crop of good quality.
WS: 95 = fleshy, approachable early

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2006

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Challenging season, but results are classic wines with fine structure and power.
WS: 95 = muscular with aging potential

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2005

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Solid but not outstanding; some difficulties from drought.
WS: 91 = Balanced and elegant reds, delivering fruit and ripe tannins

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Best vintages 2005-2009

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2006 and 2007
2006 WS: 95 = cooler year, austere and masculine
2007 WS: 95 = warm year, fleshier, approachable earlier

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Worst vintages 2005-2009

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2009 WS: 90
Warm year, inconsistencies

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Worst vintages 2016-2020

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2018 WS: 93
cooler growing season, vibrant, light tannin structure, early drinking

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2004

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Lovely, well-balanced. “Like 1964.”
WS: 94 = Fresh, harmonious, perfumed reds; hitting its peak now

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2003

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Overripe, somewhat raisinated. Better wines from older vines. Good but may be overblown.
WS: 88

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2002

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Very, very difficult; hail, rot, unripeness. Some great wines by producer.
WS: 72

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2001

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High quality and quantity; relatively early harvest. Some lowered acidities; softer in structure.
WS: 95 = Aromatic, structured and firm reds with racy character

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2000

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Very good vintage; smaller crop. Softer and full-bodied.
WS: 93 = Rich and opulent reds with round tannins and exciting fruit; more forward in style

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Best vintages 2000-2004

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2001 WS: 95
Aromatic, structured and firm reds with racy character

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Worst vintages 2000-2004

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2002 WS: 72
Washout, past peak

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Best vintage 2000-2010

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2010

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Worst vintage 2000-2010

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2002

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Best vintage of the 1990s

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1990 = big, rich, powerful
1996 WS: 98 = textbook, fruity, racy, stuctured

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