The 2019 vintage for Barolo wines is generally considered a very good year with promising characteristics. The main characteristics and quality aspects of Barolo 2019 are:

Weather conditions

• Winter and Spring: The winter was relatively mild, followed by a cool and rainy spring. This made for a slow start to the growing season.
• Summer: The summer was warm, but without extreme heat waves, which allowed for an even ripening of the grapes. There were some rain showers that helped to keep the vineyards hydrated.
• Autumn: The autumn was mostly dry and sunny, which was ideal for the late ripening and harvest of the Nebbiolo grapes.

Quality of the Grapes

• Maturity: The grapes reached excellent physiological ripeness with a good balance between sugars, acids and phenols.
• Health: Thanks to the dry autumn the grapes were healthy, without many problems with mold or rot.
• Concentration and Complexity: The winemakers reported a high concentration of aromatic and phenolic compounds, which makes the wines complex and deep.

Wine profile

• Aromas and Taste: Barolo 2019 is characterized by intense aromas of red fruits such as cherries and raspberries, together with floral notes of roses and violets. There are also secondary aromas of spices, tar and earthy notes.
• Tannins and Acid: The tannins are firm but ripe, which gives a good structure and a long aging potential. The acidity is fresh and gives balance and liveliness to the wine.
• Alcohol content: The wines have a medium to high alcohol content, which is typical of Barolo.

Expectations for Aging

• Aging potential: Barolo wines from 2019 have excellent aging potential. The combination of high tannins, acidity and concentration of aromas and flavors suggests that these wines can age well for 15-20 years or even longer.
• Evolution: As the wines age, the primary fruit aromas will give way to more complex tertiary aromas such as leather, tobacco and dried herbs.