Piedmont wine guide: Hunting value in the land of Barolo

Small production and rising acclaim have caused price spikes for the top echelon of Nebbiolo wines from Piedmont, but there are so many options further down the ladder – not least due to a run of good vintages, including an exceptional Barolo 2016 crop.

From digging into lesser-known Barolo crus to unearthing fresh winemaking talent and getting to grips with up-and-coming areas like Alto Piemonte, it’s impossible do full justice to the options in one single article.

But, we’ve created an introductory guide to provide inspiration for collectors looking to get into Piedmont.

Collecting Piedmont wines

Growing numbers of savvy collectors recognise the value, diversity and investment potential to be found in Piedmont’s hills, particularly following a run of good vintages for Nebbiolo.

Exceptional Nebbiolo 2016 wines have set pulses racing among Piedmont lovers and the new-release Barolos are already being placed in the company of greats, such as 2010, 2006 or 2001.

But that’s not the whole story, because 2016 is the third very good-to-great vintage in four years, closely followed by the lauded class of 2010.

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Report by Chris Mercer for Decanter Premium. A freelance journalist and former editor of Decanter.com, Chris has written about the global fine wine market for more than a decade

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