Barolo, Piedmonte, Italy - Wine Vintage Chart

Barolo, Piedmonte, Italy
2009	90	H
2008	90	H
2007	94	H
2006	96	H
2005	92	H
2004	97	H
2003	90	H
2002	72	D
2001	96	H
2000	95	D/H
1999	94	H
1998	94	D/H
1997	95	D/H
1996	98	D/H
1995	88	D
1994	74	D
1993	89	D/H
1992	78	D
1991	73	D
1990	96	D/H
1989	93	D/H
1988	91	D/H
1985	93	D/H
1982	95	D/H
1978	97	D/H
1966	89	D
1961	90	D
1958	95	D

Vintage Charts should be used for a generalized guide in lieu of specific knowledge about a bottle or producer. The better wines from a vintage will generally have longer lives and cellar better. The ratings are as follows:

RATING:
95-100 Spectacular. Most producers made very good wines at all levels
90-94 Excellent. The best wines should be great. Consistency throughout the vintage.
85-89 Very Good. The best producers made top wines. Inconsistent thru the lower levels.
80-86 Good. Many producers made good wines with some inconsistency at the bottom.
75-79 Middling. Choose your producers carefully. Only the best may have made a top wine.
70-74 Below Average. Tough vintage to make good wines.
Under 70 A Poor vintage. Spend your money very carefully.

STATUS:
D=Drink
D/H=Drink or Hold
H=Hold

Loren Sonkin is an IntoWine.com Featured Contributor and the Founder/Winemaker at Sonkin Cellars.

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