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After a long but rather dry winter, the spring around Alba finally brought the longed-for rain that replenished the soil's water reservoirs. The unsettled, often rainy weather continued into May with moderate temperatures, delaying vegetation by around two weeks compared to the hot and dry previous years. A warm June finally provided an enormous growth spurt thanks to the favourable water supply. The summer was largely mild, with two heatwaves at the end of June and the end of July, but these were always followed by periods of moderate temperatures and sporadic rainfall. A hailstorm at the beginning of September provided a scary moment, devastating some vineyards in the hills around Alba but largely sparing the Barolo areas.

The main harvest began in mid-October. Those who had plant protection under control and brought in their grapes before the prolonged period of rain at the end of October were able to enjoy perfectly ripe material with ideal acidity and phenolic values.

The best 2019 Barolo wines clearly demonstrate the enormous potential of the vintage, which has what it takes to go down in history as a great classic. The wines are both honourable and hedonistic, with plenty of power and structure, but also a beguiling juiciness and a freshness that has rarely been experienced before. And must be experienced!

We have currently tasted around 200 Barolo wines, three quarters of which are from the 2019 vintage. So far, only some of the producers have accepted our invitation, which is why some top producers in particular are missing from our list. Wines presented later will be added. We present the best results here. Links to all wines can be found under the best lists.

Barolo Vintage 2019