Piedmont Vintage Guide
Here you can find our guide to Piedmont vintages and associated content on Barolo and Barbaresco.
Piedmont wine vintage guide 2019-1990: vintages to drink and to keep
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Barbaresco 2013: A retrospective of one of the top vintages in the last decade
A unique retrospective tasting of this ‘turning point’ vintage...
By Michaela Morris Published
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Barolo 2018 vintage report plus top-scoring wines
Vintage analysis plus the wines to seek out...
By Aldo Fiordelli Last updated
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Barbaresco 2019 vintage report: 40 wines to try
'A breath of fresh air after the light 2018 vintage,' according to Aldo Fiordelli
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Piedmont wine vintage guide
A summary of Piedmont vintages from 2019 back to 1990, written by Decanter contributing editor Stephen Brook, including vintage ratings and whether to drink now or keep in your cellar.
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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What is Barbera…?
See our bitesize guide...
By James Button Last updated
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Langhe Nebbiolo 2019 and 2018: top-scoring wines
Aldo Fiordelli is dazzled by the refinement of the Langhe Nebbiolo 2019s as he tastes some of the new releases alongside a selection of wines from the 2018 vintage.
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Barolo Riserva 2015 vintage report: 30 wines tasted
How does 2015 stand up as a vintage for Riserva? Aldo Fiordelli reports...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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Barbaresco 2018 vintage report: 40 wines tasted
'For now I'm drinking the blends,' states Aldo Fiordelli...
By Aldo Fiordelli Published
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1996 Piedmont: A retrospective
Michaela Morris looks back at 1996 Barolo and Barbaresco...
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Barbaresco 2016 & Riserva 2014: Latest releases
Wines worth waiting for...
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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Barolo Riserva 2013: ‘Some first-rate wines’
Are the 2013 Riservas worth buying?
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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Barolo 2016 ‘classico’ late releases tasted
Late-release Barolo 2016 classico wines...
By Michaela Morris Last updated
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Barolo 2017 vintage report: 120 wines tasted
Aldo Fiordelli dissects the 2017 vintage and tastes 120 Barolos from this latest vintage to be released...
By Aldo Fiordelli Last updated
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Barolo 2015: Vintage report and 89 wines rated
An ideal vintage to drink in the next decade...
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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Barolo 2010 Vintage Guide
Quality is the watchword for Barolo 2010, Ian D’Agata finds the vintage already displaying real density of textures and vibrant acidities.
By Ian D'Agata Last updated
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Barolo 2014: Vintage report and tasting notes
Read Stephen's report on the 2014 Barolo vintage and see his top picks...
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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Top Barolo Riserva 2012 wines
Stephen Brook takes a look at the latest vintage of Barolo Riserva to be released...
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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Roero 2015 & Riserva 2014: Latest releases
Exclusively for Premium members...
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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Top Barolo 2008 wines: Panel tasting results
Five wines rated 'outstanding' by our judges...
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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Barbaresco 2015 & Riserva 2013: Latest releases
Read Stephen's report on the latest Barbaresco releases...
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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From the archive: Barolo 2009 panel tasting results
Nine rated 'Outstanding' in a highly regarded vintage...
By Ian D'Agata Last updated
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Barolo’s golden age
Michael Garner finds out what’s behind an unprecedented string of strong vintages...
By Michael Garner Last updated
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Barolo 2013: Top wines and vintage review
Stephen Brook's vintage report and top wines...
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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Barbaresco 2014: Top wines and vintage review
Stephen Brooks recommends four Barbarescos from a tricky vintage...
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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Great value Nebbiolo wines from Piedmont – Under the radar
Fruity, versatile and they won't break the bank...
By Susan Hulme MW Last updated
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Piedmont new releases: Full report
Read Stephen's reports on the latest releases from Barolo, Barbaresco and Roero, including over 170 tasting notes...
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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Top Barolo 2011 Riservas: Riding the rollercoaster
Stephen Brook picks out wines to buy...
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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2008 vintage guide for Italy Piedmont
2008 vintage guide for Italy Piedmont. Another 2008 vintage saved by an Indian summer. Expect intense flavours but a more elegant structure than last year.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Piedmont 2000 vintage guide
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1970 vintage guide for Italy Piedmont
1970 vintage guide for Italy Piedmont. An excellent year which produced top-quality wines of great character.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1971 vintage guide for Italy Piedmont
1971 vintage guide for Italy Piedmont. The second great year in a row, with very fine Barolo and Barbaresco.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1972 vintage guide for Italy Piedmont
1972 vintage guide for Italy Piedmont. A uniformly dreadful vintage.
By Decanter Staff Last updated