Italy - Tuscany - Vintages Flashcards
1
Q
2014
A
Disappointing, cooler, wetter
2
Q
2013
A
slow ripening, ripe but balanced
3
Q
2012
A
hot, yields ~30% down bc of uneven flowering, better for Chianti and Montalcino
4
Q
2011
A
lowish yields, okay quality
5
Q
2010
A
Cooler, but some balance. Montalcino was better.
6
Q
2009
A
Very good, summer heat, cool nights, even with some dehydration
7
Q
2008
A
Hail in Montalcino, Merlo suffered drought, softer tannins
8
Q
2007
A
Higher alcohol, good acid, + for Chianti/Montalcino
9
Q
2006
A
Promising steady, balanced
10
Q
2005
A
Some rain near harvest, all depends on producer
11
Q
2004
A
Exceptional, akin to France 2005
12
Q
2003
A
Difficult heatwave for all, except high altitude CC.
13
Q
2002
A
Wet summer, rot
14
Q
2001
A
Small crop, dry summer but wet near harvest
15
Q
2000
A
easy, ripe, hot, dry
