Piedmont Vintages

Question 1

What were the BEST vintages of

Piedmont in the 2010’s?

Answer 1

2016*
(JR says on par with `15 but higher acid, firmer tannin)
(ideal harvest conditions)

• *2015***
• (JR calls this exceptional)*

2013!!!

2010

*none released yet…
(10/11/2016)

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Worst is:

2014
(JR = highly irregular wines - late hail)

Question 2

What were the BEST vintages of

Piedmont in the 2000’s?

Answer 2

2006!!!, 2007!!!

2004

2001

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Worst are:

2003

2002!!!

Question 3

What were the BEST vintages of

Piedmont in the 1990’s?

Answer 3

1996, 1997, 1998

1990

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Worst are:

1994

1992

Question 4

What were the BEST vintages of

Piedmont in the 1980’s?

Answer 4

1989

1985

1982

Note:
- These are all great Bordeaux Vintages

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Worst are:

1983

1984

Question 5

What were the BEST vintages of

Piedmont in the 1970’s?

Answer 5

1978

1971

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Worst are:

1977

1975

1972

Question 6

What were the WORST vintages of

Piedmont in the 2010’s?

Answer 6

• *2014**
• (JR = highly irregular wines - late hail)*

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Best are:

2016*
(JR says on par with `15 but higher acid, firmer tannin)
(ideal harvest conditions)

2015*
(JR calls this exceptional)

2013!!!

2010

*none released yet…
(10/11/2016)

Question 7

What were the WORST vintages of

Piedmont in the 2000’s?

Answer 7

2003

2002!!!

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Best are:

2007!!!

2006!!!

2004

2001

Question 8

What were the WORST vintages of

Piedmont in the 1990’s?

Answer 8

1994

1992

Note:
- Same as Burgundy

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Best are:

1998

1997

1996

1990

Question 9

What were the WORST vintages of

Piedmont in the 1980’s?

Answer 9

1984!!!

1983!!!

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Best are:

1989

1985

1982

Question 10

What were the WORST vintages of

Piedmont in the 1970’s?

Answer 10

1977

1975

1972

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Best are:

1978

1971