The year was characterized by stable sunny weather conditions and an almost complete absence of rainfalls. A concurrence of factors that made temperatures rise up to record levels for the area and exceptionally kept them unchanged for a long period.
Grape harvest date
FROM 25 SEPTEMBER TO 5 OCTOBER
Our barolo wines show a good body with a persistent aroma of ripe fruit, warm and enveloping in the mouth.
The year started behind the average trend, with the buds opening delayed of approximately 15 days; in a short time, however, the blossoming stage was reached at the end of May, in line with average hot years. In mid-June, therefore slightly in advance, veraison started; for later-ripening vines
(in particular, Nebbiolo for Barolo) it started in mid-/late July. A quick drop in temperatures occurred in early September, interspersed with moderate rains. The Nebbiolo for Barolo ripening was optimum, with an excellent health of grapes, therefore a high quality level, to which quite a high alcohol strength contributed.
Given the characteristics of the year, the yield was normal for all vines, with the exception of Nebbiolo for Barolo, whose yield was 10/15% lower than expected.
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