Italy - Tuscany - Vintages Flashcards
2014
Disappointing, cooler, wetter
2013
slow ripening, ripe but balanced
2012
hot, yields ~30% down bc of uneven flowering, better for Chianti and Montalcino
2011
lowish yields, okay quality
2010
Cooler, but some balance. Montalcino was better.
2009
Very good, summer heat, cool nights, even with some dehydration
2008
Hail in Montalcino, Merlo suffered drought, softer tannins
2007
Higher alcohol, good acid, + for Chianti/Montalcino
2006
Promising steady, balanced
2005
Some rain near harvest, all depends on producer
2004
Exceptional, akin to France 2005
2003
Difficult heatwave for all, except high altitude CC.
2002
Wet summer, rot
2001
Small crop, dry summer but wet near harvest
2000
easy, ripe, hot, dry
1999
great quality, warm summer
1998
irregular
1997
hot summer, ripe.
Disappointing, cooler, wetter
2014
slow ripening, ripe but balanced
2013
hot, yields ~30% down bc of uneven flowering, better for Chianti and Montalcino
2012
lowish yields, okay quality
2011
Cooler, but some balance. Montalcino was better.
2010
Very good, summer heat, cool nights, even with some dehydration
2009
