Climate conditions:

• Cool spring and early summer:Spring and early summer started relatively cool, allowing for a slower and more even ripening of the Nebbiolo grapes.
• Sunny, warm days in August and September:The warm and dry period in late summer helped to complete the ripening process without extreme heat waves. This allowed the grapes to ripen well without excessive stress.
• Good balance between rain and sun:The summer rainfall was followed by ample sunshine, resulting in an excellent ripening cycle of the grapes, while maintaining natural acidity and complexity.

Quality of the wines:

• Structure and elegance:The 2016 wines have impressive structure and tannins, which give them great ageing potential, while retaining exceptional freshness and elegance.
• Balance:The balance between alcohol, acidity and tannins is almost perfect, which ensures a harmonious, balanced taste experience.
• Aromas:Barolos from this year have complex and refined aromas, with notes of red fruits such as cherries and raspberries, flowers (roses and violets), spices, tar and earth.
• Lifespan:The robust structure and high tannin content allow these wines to mature for decades and will continue to refine over time.

General consensus:

Many wine experts consider 2016 to be a classic and outstanding Barolo vintage. It has a similar quality to the great vintages such as 2010 and 2001, and many wine lovers expect the wines of 2016 to have a long future in terms of ageing and development in the bottle.