My independent coverage of the 2016 Nebbiolo Prima event, celebrating the release of 2011 Barolos, 2012 Barbaresco and Roero wines.
First impressions about Barolo 2012
Barolo 2006: is this really a great vintage?
Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Riserva Bussia 2010–1986: a selection from a top cru
Produttori del Barbaresco Riservas 2011: top-class new releases from this overperformer
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See also my comprehensive coverage of Nebbiolo Prima 2015:
First impressions about Barolo 2011
Barolo & Barbaresco 2005: a restrospective of this tough vintage
Vietti Barolo Riserva Villero 2007–1996: a phenomenal vertical
Elvio Cogno Barolo Ravera 2011–2006: a consistently great bottling
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See also my comprehensive coverage of Nebbiolo Prima 2013:
First impressions, including some tasty 1988 and 1971
Barolo 2003: my analysis of this super-hot year, 10 years on
Roero: the third twin: all you need to know about this improving wine district
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See also my comprehensive coverage of Nebbiolo Prima 2012:
Day 1: first impressions, helicopter tour images
Day 2: Barbaresco 2009: much sun, no fun
Cascina Morassino: serious Barbaresco
Punset & Ciabot Berton: a double vertical 1998–2008
Day 3: Barolo 2008: tannins, tannins, tannins
Oddero: Barolo Brunate vertical 2004–2009
Serradenari: Barolo goes sexy
Day 4 & 5: Barolo 2008: coffee or tea?
Ettore Germano: the inquiring mind
Fontanafredda: a double vertical 1996–2004
Day 5: Barolo Riserva 2006: the kingdom of wood
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See also my comprehensive coverage of Nebbiolo Prima 2011:
Ghiomo: overachiever
Arneis vertical 2010-2001: unknown, amazing
Blind tasting, day 1: improving Roero
2001 Barolo restrospective: a great vintage
Blind tasting, day 2: 2008 Barbaresco
Massolino diagonal 2007-2004: the power of terroir
Giuseppe Cortese vertical 2008-1997: majestic Barbaresco
Blind tasting, day 3: 2007 Barolo from Barolo, Verduno and Castiglione
Le Strette Nascetta and Barolo vertical: dreams come true
Blind tasting, day 4: 2007 Barolo from La Morra and Monforte
Verduno: home to freshness
Poderi Colla: history speaks
Blind tasting, day 5: 2007 Barolo from Serralunga
Blind tasting, day 5: 2005 Barolo Riserva
Giacomo Conterno: timeless
Bartolo Mascarello: tradition continues
G. D. Vajra: my favourite Barolos
Cappellano: amazing depth
Lorenzo Accomasso: the last of the Mohicans
