Piedmont Vintages Flashcards
1
Q
1971
A
Classic Barolos
2
Q
1989
A
Superb
3
Q
1990
A
Colosal power
4
Q
1996
A
Superb
5
Q
1997
A
Hot year, worrying about acidity levels
6
Q
1998
A
more structure and potential than 1997
7
Q
1999
A
High quality
8
Q
2000
A
very good due to prolonged heatwave from mid august to september
9
Q
2001
A
Excellent
10
Q
2002
A
Hail bad
11
Q
2003
A
Low yields, heatwave
12
Q
2004
A
balanced wines
13
Q
2008
A
Long-cool growing season. Promising for complex deep wines with age
14
Q
2010
A
classic vintage with plenty of acidity firm but ripe tannins and near perfect balance
15
Q
2011
A
hot early harvest
