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How Good is 2016 in Barbaresco?
It is easy to become immune to the hype that seems to precede even the most moderate vintages these days, and for enthusiasts and collectors who have kicked the tires on a few lemons over the years, the danger of becoming jaded and desensitized by all the noise is very serious indeed. The danger is that when there really is a wolf out there at your sheep, with a world-weary sigh and a snigger, you'll roll your eyes and turn away and not wake up until the feasting is over.
"The young 2016 Barbarescos are some of the most compelling young wines I have tasted in twenty years of visiting the region." Antonio Galloni
At a recent online event tasting event, the head of the Produttori and one of Piedmont's leading elder-statemen, Aldo Vacca was uncharacteristically effusive, and when pressed for a comparison, leafed back through his memory of the vintages, passing through 2010, 2001, 1996, and even 1990, '89, '85 or '82 to liken the 2016s to how he imagined the 1978's or 1971's might have been at the same stage.
In his usual understated way, he simply said "They have all the power and the finesse."
"The 2016 Riservas are, without question the finest wines I have ever tasted from the Produttori del Barbaresco." Antonio Galloni
And finally, one more quote to drive the nail home:
"Now that virtually all the wines have been released, I can say that 2016 is a truly epic vintage for Barbaresco. So many wines are off the charts. Gaja, Produttori del Barbaresco, Ronchi, Cantina del Pino,* Vietti, Fiorenzo Nada, Moccagatta, Sottimano, La Ca’ Nova and La Spinetta are among the estates that made some of their finest wines ever." Antonio Galloni
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