Barolo - Vintage table
Vintage Guide
Go in-depth with our vintage chart and discover exciting vintages.
| Vintage | Score | Grade & Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 |
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Cool and thin – low ripeness. | See wines |
| 1951 |
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Difficult year – low quality. | See wines |
| 1952 |
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Light and elegant. | See wines |
| 1953 |
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Good acidity and balance. | See wines |
| 1954 |
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Uneven quality. | See wines |
| 1955 |
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Classic and age-worthy. | See wines |
| 1956 |
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Rain and unripeness. | See wines |
| 1957 |
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Light and delicate. | See wines |
| 1958 |
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Elegant and complex. | See wines |
| 1959 |
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Full-bodied and legendary. | See wines |
| 1960 |
|
Difficult year. | See wines |
| 1961 |
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Dense and intense. | See wines |
| 1962 |
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Elegant and classic. | See wines |
| 1963 |
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Difficult ripening. | See wines |
| 1964 |
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Powerful and harmonious. | See wines |
| 1965 |
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Low quality. | See wines |
| 1966 |
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Complex and fresh. | See wines |
| 1967 |
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Ripe and open. | See wines |
| 1968 |
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Weak and rainy. | See wines |
| 1969 |
|
Top year – finesse and depth. | See wines |
| 1970 |
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Ripe and classic. | See wines |
| 1971 |
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Elegant and worth cellaring. | See wines |
| 1972 |
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Thin and short-lived. | See wines |
| 1973 |
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Light and ready to drink. | See wines |
| 1974 |
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Rustic and uneven. | See wines |
| 1975 |
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Tight and traditional. | See wines |
| 1976 |
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Warm and ripe. | See wines |
| 1977 |
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Difficult and wet year. | See wines |
| 1978 |
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Power and finesse. | See wines |
| 1979 |
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Soft and charming. | See wines |
| 1980 |
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Light and uninteresting. | See wines |
| 1981 |
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Fine acidity and structure. | See wines |
| 1982 |
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Full-bodied and ripe. | See wines |
| 1983 |
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Uneven, but good from top producers. | See wines |
| 1984 |
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Rainy and weak. | See wines |
| 1985 |
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Classic and harmonious. | See wines |
| 1986 |
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Rustic and exciting. | See wines |
| 1987 |
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Light and ripe. | See wines |
| 1988 |
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Structured and classic. | See wines |
| 1989 |
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Full-bodied and well balanced. | See wines |
| 1990 |
|
Magnificent vintage. | See wines |
| 1991 |
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Rain and low concentration. | See wines |
| 1992 |
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Thin and weak. | See wines |
| 1993 |
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Good structure. | See wines |
| 1994 |
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Uneven. | See wines |
| 1995 |
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Ripe and classic. | See wines |
| 1996 |
|
Tight and age-worthy. | See wines |
| 1997 |
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Soft and ripe. | See wines |
| 1998 |
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Ready to drink and balanced. | See wines |
| 1999 |
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Great vintage – complex and deep. | See wines |
| 2000 |
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Ripe and round. | See wines |
| 2001 |
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Elegant and acid-driven. | See wines |
| 2002 |
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Uneven vintage. | See wines |
| 2003 |
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Warm and full-bodied. | See wines |
| 2004 |
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Fresh and floral. | See wines |
| 2005 |
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Top year – structure and balance. | See wines |
| 2006 |
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Open and ripe. | See wines |
| 2007 |
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Light and classic. | See wines |
| 2008 |
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Elegant and mineral. | See wines |
| 2009 |
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Rich and velvety. | See wines |
| 2010 |
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Powerful and classic. | See wines |
| 2011 |
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Ripe and approachable. | See wines |
| 2012 |
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Fresh and balanced. | See wines |
| 2013 |
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Cool and lean. | See wines |
| 2014 |
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Light and delicate. | See wines |
| 2015 |
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Full-bodied and warm. | See wines |
| 2016 |
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Top vintage – precision and depth. | See wines |
| 2017 |
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Elegant and approachable. | See wines |
| 2018 |
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Ripe and fruity. | See wines |
| 2019 |
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Promising and balanced. | See wines |
| 2020 |
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Freshness and clarity. | See wines |
| 2021 |
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Elegant and acid-driven. | See wines |
| 2022 |
|
Young and promising. | See wines |
