The best vintages of Barolo

The Barolo It is one of the main red wines from Piedmont and is characterized by a tannic flavor, particularly structured and robust.

Despite being a renowned and widely appreciated wine, Not all of his bottles meet high quality standards..

As they say, not all doughnuts come out with a hole.

Even a star player like the Barolo, In fact, it is conditioned by the climatic variables that nature imposes.. Temperature and brightness have a significant impact on the yield of grape varieties and the characteristics of the soil.

This is probably the most fascinating aspect of winemaking, as even wines produced in the same region can never be physiologically similar from one year to the next.

Each vintage has its own story, and that is why the most important ones are highly sought after by collectors and industry experts, willing to spend over 1,000 euros for a single prestigious bottle. Click here if you want to discover the top 3 wineries. Barolo

It is important, therefore, to emphasize how The best vintages come from moderately warm temperatures, with moderate rainfall. (considering, however, that excessively warm seasons prevent long aging of the wine).

To help you choose an excellent bottle of Barolo, In this article, you will discover what the best vintages have been and how climatic temperatures have affected the final yield of the product from year to year.

Historic vintages

Despite the early excellent vintages, which according to some industry historians date back to the late 1800s, the true first extraordinary vintage was in the 1947,"when the" Barolo It was defined as "opulent for its large structure and complexity.".

It will be more than two decades before a similar year occurs again, given that the period of the 1950s and 1960s was mediocre and sometimes largely insufficient.

In 1971, an excellent product was developed and in the... 1982 it returned to another excellent year that It produced a persistent wine with velvety tasting sensations., just like in the seasons of 1990, 1997, and 1999.

Current vintages

Since 2000, excellent years will follow, just like in 2001 and 2004, then to fling open the doors to the golden decade 2007 - 2017 where each year was marked by an increasingly higher quality level.

We will look in detail at the main ones.

2007

The 2007 wine-growing season was characterized by a unusual climate, with an early sprouting resulting from a mild winter, followed by abundant rains.

The summer season has turned out to be devoid of precipitation, with very warm average temperatures and low humidity.

The harvest yield was low in terms of quantity but exceptional in taste., derived from an early maturation of the grapes that ensured a balanced flavor and intense aroma.

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2010

Year characterized by a very long and cold winter, determined by heavy snowfall that allowed the soil to hold abundant water reserves, which proved to be essential in the early spring months.

Due to the generally higher temperatures, there was excellent sprouting., fully maturing in September after a particularly rainy summer.

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2012

A mild start to winter was balanced, in the months of January and February, by rather cold temperatures.

Both spring and summer turned out to be wetter than average.

Due to this particular climate trend The production was more than reduced, but the grapes produced very structured wines with excellent balance., perfect for being destined for an optimal aging process.

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2013

The sprouting of this year happened late. due to a spring characterized by low temperatures and abundant rainfall.

The delay in the growing season was not recovered but was compensated by a climatically stable final phase of summer, with several warm and sunny days.

The wines of 2013 are therefore long-lived and well-structured, perfectly suited for aging.

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2014

2014 was a very difficult year to manage.

The winter was mild and the spring was generally early, as was the budding.

During the summer however The lands were hit by heavy rainfall and sudden "water bombs." that, along with the warm temperatures, created a fertile ground for the settlement of fungi.

The climatic anomaly eased during the last summer weeks.
The yield is therefore characterized by wines that are fresher, with less pronounced tannins, and excellent aromas and mineral notes.

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2015

One of the best years of the decade.. 

Snowy winter that has ensured abundant water reserves in the soil, compensated by a mild spring that has facilitated and advanced the growing season.

This advantage was then maintained in the following months, thanks to a summer characterized by low precipitation and stable temperatures.

The very warm year has produced fruity and fleshy wines, with imposing tannins and a generally balanced acidity.

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2016

The grape harvest has been one of the longest in recent years. Thanks to the mild winter months without precipitation, compensated by a rainy spring that allowed for a good water reserve.

These frequent rains did not cause problems for the vines, but they did slow down their development.

The excellent harvest has allowed for the creation of a balanced, structured wine, with dense tannins, rich in floral and spicy notes.

A particularly appreciated vintage by experts in the wine industry.

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2017

2017 was quite a dry year. characterized by very high temperatures, with a lack of precipitation for most of the year.

This dryness has fortunately been countered by the month of September, which has lowered temperatures and prevented damage to the crops.

For obvious reasons, the harvest was quite early compared to previous years.

This Barolo is able to preserve a stopping tannicity, well-structured and capable of revealing itself as an excellent wine over time, as soon as aging will bring out its best characteristics.

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