The Grosslagen of Barolo
Thursday 16 June 2011
See also my tasting notes on more than 160 of these immediate 2007 Barolos and more than 20 2005 Barolo Riservas. For more on Nebbiolo, see Nebbiolo week – a guide..
Nebbiolo Prima, the event which showcases the latest vintages of Roero, Barbaresco and Barolo, in brief the most important wines made from the eponymous grape variety, is organised by Albeisa. This association groups together some 225 producers. It is a private initiative and operates independently of the official Consorzio, although it maintains very close ties with it. For example, Pietro Ratti, who is the current president of...
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