Much has already been written about the consistently high quality of Barolo 2004. Not all the wines have been bottled or made available for tasting yet, but the ones I have tasted so far in London and described below have left me in no doubt that these are lovely wines – some already amazingly silky even though they also promise real longevity. Unfortunately they also command high prices, and the small volumes of some of the vineyard-designated wines mean that they sell quickly.
Producers are listed alphabetically by surname. UK suppliers and prices are given where known. www.wine-searcher should help...