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Vintage Notes: Much of the 2018 Piedmont vintage has yet to be released and 2022 will most likely see the first sniff of these wines. However, despite hit and miss weather conditions, the year was a welcome relief following on from what is generally considered one of the worst vintages of the last 50 years. The winter was long, cold and snowy and when spring eventually arrived it brought some frosts. May and June both saw heavy rains which were a welcome respite from the harsh droughts of previous years. Hailstorms did affect certain regions, particularly Barbaresco, and disease also proved a big problem particularly affecting organic and biodynamic producers who generally reduce their use of sprays. Despite these tricky curveballs, weather conditions were generally good with warm days and cool nights making the harvest an overall success. For Barolo, the exact taste profile won’t be known, apart from by those on the inside, as it is typically released on a four-year cycle. However, so far, it’s looking good with those lucky enough to have tasted barrel samples describing the wines as soft and pretty.
