BAROLO 2016 & BARBARESCO 2017

Barolo 2016

It was obvious a year ago, when the 2016 Barbarescos came on the market, that this was an exceptional vintage for Nebbiolo. Even though the 2015 vintage had been met with acclaim, it seemed to many that the 2016s were even better – an impression confirmed after tasting the 2016 Barolos earlier this year.

Dozens of excellent wines have had to be omitted from the recommendations that follow, simply because there is not space to cover them all . Moreover, one finds the same diversity of styles as in a less homogenous