The 2020 vintage for Barolo wines shows some unique characteristics and is widely appreciated for its quality.

Weather conditions

• Winter and Spring: The winter was relatively mild, with sufficient rainfall to replenish groundwater reserves. Spring began with a mix of warm and cool days, leading to a balanced budding of the vines.
• Summer: The summer of 2020 was mostly warm, but not extremely hot. There were some periods of rain which helped to keep the vineyards healthy and avoid drought stress.
• Autumn: The autumn saw perfect harvest conditions with dry and sunny days and cool nights. This allowed for an optimal ripening of the grapes, with a good balance between sugars and acids.

Quality of the Grapes

• Maturity: The grapes reached excellent ripeness, with an even development of phenolic compounds, sugars and acids.
• Health: The dry autumn resulted in healthy grapes without significant diseases or rot.
• Concentration and Complexity: The grapes showed a high concentration of aromas and flavors, which contributed to the complexity of the wines.

Wine profile

• Aromas and Taste: Barolo 2020 is characterized by intense and pure aromas of red fruits such as cherries and berries, complemented by floral notes of roses and violets. Secondary aromas of spices, tar, and earthy tones are also prominent.
• Tannins and Acid: The tannins are ripe and fine-grained, which gives an elegant structure. The acidity is lively and contributes to the freshness and balance of the wines.
• Alcohol content: The wines have a medium to high alcohol content, which is typical of Barolo, but without excessive heat.

Expectations for Aging

• Aging potential: Barolo wines from 2020 have excellent aging potential. The good balance between tannins, acidity and aromatic complexity suggests that these wines can mature for 15-20 years or even longer.
• Evolution: As the wines age, the primary fruit aromas will evolve into more complex tertiary aromas such as dried fruit, tobacco, leather and truffle.