Piedmont Vintage Guide

Barbaresco 2013: A retrospective of one of the top vintages in the last decade

A unique retrospective tasting of this ‘turning point’ vintage...

Barbaresco 2019 vintage report: 40 wines to try

'A breath of fresh air after the light 2018 vintage,' according to Aldo Fiordelli

Barolo 2018 vintage report plus top-scoring wines

Vintage analysis plus the wines to seek out...

Langhe Nebbiolo 2019 and 2018: top-scoring wines

Barolo Riserva 2015 vintage report: 30 wines tasted

How does 2015 stand up as a vintage for Riserva? Aldo Fiordelli reports...

Piedmont wine vintage guide

Barbaresco 2018 vintage report: 40 wines tasted

'For now I'm drinking the blends,' states Aldo Fiordelli...

Barolo 2017 vintage report: 120 wines tasted

Aldo Fiordelli dissects the 2017 vintage and tastes 120 Barolos from this latest vintage to be released...

Barolo 2016 'classico' late releases tasted

Late-release Barolo 2016 classico wines...

1996 Piedmont: A retrospective

Michaela Morris looks back at 1996 Barolo and Barbaresco...

Barolo 2010 Vintage Guide

Quality is the watchword for Barolo 2010, Ian D’Agata finds the vintage already displaying real density of textures and vibrant acidities.

Barolo Riserva 2013: 'Some first-rate wines'

Are the 2013 Riservas worth buying?

Barolo 2015: Vintage report and 89 wines rated

An ideal vintage to drink in the next decade...

Barbaresco 2016 & Riserva 2014: Latest releases

Wines worth waiting for...

Top Barolo 2008 wines: Panel tasting results

Five wines rated 'outstanding' by our judges...

From the archive: Barolo 2009 panel tasting results

Nine rated 'Outstanding' in a highly regarded vintage...

Piedmont new releases: Full report

Read Stephen's reports on the latest releases from Barolo, Barbaresco and Roero, including over 170 tasting notes...

Roero 2015 & Riserva 2014: Latest releases

Exclusively for Premium members...

Top Barolo Riserva 2012 wines

Stephen Brook takes a look at the latest vintage of Barolo Riserva to be released...

Barolo 2014: Vintage report and tasting notes

Read Stephen's report on the 2014 Barolo vintage and see his top picks...

Barbaresco 2015 & Riserva 2013: Latest releases

Read Stephen's report on the latest Barbaresco releases...

Barbaresco 2014: Top wines and vintage review

Stephen Brooks recommends four Barbarescos from a tricky vintage...

Barolo 2013: Top wines and vintage review

Stephen Brook's vintage report and top wines...

Great value Nebbiolo wines from Piedmont - Under the radar

Fruity, versatile and they won't break the bank...

Top Barolo 2011 Riservas: Riding the rollercoaster

Stephen Brook picks out wines to buy...

Piedmont 2000 vintage guide

What is Barbera...?

See our bitesize guide...

Barolo’s golden age

Michael Garner finds out what’s behind an unprecedented string of strong vintages...

2008 vintage guide for Italy Piedmont

2008 vintage guide for Italy Piedmont. Another 2008 vintage saved by an Indian summer. Expect intense flavours but a more elegant structure than last year.

2007 vintage guide for Italy Piedmont

2007 vintage guide for Italy Piedmont. Lengthy ripening season produced well-structured, aromatic wines with plentiful but ripe, velvety tannins.